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2023
29
NOV
HNB and Expo Property sign MOU to offer customers exclusive benefits for Expo Grand Condominium

Sri Lanka’s most customer-friendly bank HNB PLC, renewed its partnership with Expo Property Developers (Pvt) Ltd to offer prospective homeowners with tailored and concessionary rates for apartments at the Expo ...
27
NOV
Strategic synergy: HNB – Japlan Diagnostic partners to enhance healthcare services

 Revolutionising the healthcare industry, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, partnered with a trusted supplier of globally recognised diagnostic brands, Japlan Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., to offer state-of-the-art ...
15
NOV
HNB celebrates World Thrift Day with a Green Pledge to save the environment

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, marked World Thrift Day with a resounding commitment to environmental conservation through a significant Green Pledge undertaken by all of its employees. ...
13
NOV
HNB Group records Rs 18.8 Bn in PAT for 9 months

Bank PAT of Rs 16.6 Bn Deposits cross Rs 1.5 Trillion Loans grow by Rs 34Bn in Q3 2023 to cross Rs 1 Trillion Provides over Rs ...
2
NOV
HNB wins Sri Lanka Technology Excellence Award for Robotics - Banking at the Asian Technology Excell

Awarded for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) integration into operations RPA dramatically improves turnaround and efficiency Sri Lanka’s premiere private sector commercial bank, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) clinched the ...
26
OCT
Renewing the Momentum: HNB and NCE Unite Once Again to Power Sri Lanka's Export Sector

Colombo, October 25, 2023 - Colombo, October 25, 2023 - Hatton National Bank (HNB) and The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) have officially renewed their partnership, reaffirming their commitment to ...
20
OCT
HNB renews Singer partnership to offer Agri sector deals on John Deere

HNB Deputy General Manager - Retail Banking Group Sanjay Wijemanne exchanging the MOU with Singer PLC Sri Lanka CEO Mahesh Wijewardene in the presence of (from left); HNB Asst. Manager ...
12
OCT
Elevating luxury urban living to new heights: HNB partners with Marina Square Uptown Colombo

Revolutionizing the urban luxury living experience, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, announced a pioneering partnership with Harbour Village (Pvt) Ltd. to redefine homeownership at Colombo’s first and ...
26
SEP
HNB and Standard Chartered triumph with prestigious ‘Best Trade Deal of the Year’ award from ADB

22nd September 2023: Recognising the contribution to supporting trade in Asia and the Pacific HNB and Standard Chartered Bank were awarded top honours, receiving the coveted ‘Best Trade Deal of the ...
18
SEP
Empowering SMEs: HNB partners Pay&Go to roll out POS systems for SMEs

Empowering SMEs at the grassroots, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, partnered Pay&Go to launch its groundbreaking POS System, offering businesses accessible and affordable payment solutions.   “We ...
7
SEP
HNB offers exclusive benefits on home loans for Capitol TwinPeaks Apartments

Catering to the increasing demand for luxury urban living, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, renewed its partnership with premium real estate developer, Capitol Towers Ltd of the ...
4
SEP
HNB’s vision for true economic revival

In the wake of exponentially more severe disruptions - from extreme weather events, to the tragedy of the Easter attacks, to the COVID pandemic, and of the upheavals caused by ...
18
AUG
HNB partners with JICA for sustainable socio-economic development in Sri Lanka

JICA Chief Representative, Yamada Tetsuya (left), and HNB Deputy General Manager – Wholesale Banking Group, Damith Pallewatte (right) exchanging the agreement   August 14th, 2023 (Colombo): Working towards a ...
24
JUL
HNB's pioneering Custody and Trustee Services bolstered by automation

• New RPA system to significantly reduce processing time • Improves efficiency by approximately 90%• First local bank to implement RPA in the Custodial Banking sector Hatton National Bank PLC, ...
4
JUL
HNB recognized as Best SME Bank at Asiamoney Awards 2023

Reaffirming its leading role in promoting grassroots financial inclusion and entrepreneurship, HNB PLC was once again declared the Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka at the Asiamoney Awards 2023.  Organised to showcase ...
19
JUN
HNB honoured as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th year

HNB PLC was once again recognized as Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in retail banking, when it was awarded the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka Award for the 13th consecutive ...
25
MAY
Empowering students: HNB reopens Student Savings Unit at St. Joseph’s College

Reaffirming its commitment to fostering financial literacy among students, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, announced the reopening of its Student Savings unit at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo. ...
22
MAY
HNB caps off a sustainable year with carbon-neutral certificationfor 2022

Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, concluded a year of successful initiatives by reaching a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, by becoming the first bank to achieve ...
15
MAY
HNB reaffirms commitment to healthcare: equips NHSL Cardiology Unit with VDI mini computers

Sri Lanka’s most digitally savvy bank, HNB PLC, reaffirmed its commitment to develop and support the national healthcare sector through its flagship ‘Oba Venuwen Api’ initiative with the donation of ...
24
APR
HNB ranked among Sri Lanka’s Top 5 Corporates by Business Today for 2022

Sri Lanka’s most innovative bank, HNB PLC’s commitment to banking excellence and its resilient performance over the past year, helped to secure a Top 5 position on Business Today Top ...
3
APR
HNB once again recognised for excellence in Trade Finance at Asiamoney Awards

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, continued to showcase its trail-blazing market leadership in international trade services after being declared Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Service in Trade Finance (Asia ...
21
MAR
HNB honoured as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th year

Consolidating its position as Sri Lanka’s undisputed leader in retail banking, HNB PLC was once again crowned as the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for the 13th occasion at ...
21
FEB
HNB – the Best Corporate Citizen, continues to deliver sustainable performance

Total operating income more than doubled to Rs 138.0 Bn Absorbs over Rs 90 Bn in impairment Stellar growth of over 30% in deposits Stage 3 loan ratios ...
13
JAN
HNB crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Corporate Citizen for 2022

Declared Overall Best Corporate Citizen for 2022 Takes home 5 accolades Ranked among the Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens  Governance category winner  Sustainability Champion for the Finance sector  Second ...
27
NOV
HNB TXB offers enterprises of all sizes the best in seamless digital banking and finance management

 Sri Lanka’s most technologically innovative bank, HNB PLC unveiled HNB TXB – a powerful integrated digital transaction banking platform that offers companies – from MSMEs to MNCs – seamless, secure, ...
16
NOV
HNB recognised for Best Campaign Partner at Daraz Payment Partner Performance Awards ‘23

Cementing its reputation as Sri Lanka’s most versatile payment partner, leading private sector bank HNB PLC was recognised by Daraz, South Asia’s largest e-commerce platform, for its commitment to enhancing ...
13
NOV
Sustaining growth at the grassroots: HNB revives100 MSME businesses with Rs.10 Mn Grant

Consolidating its efforts to revive the economy at the grassroots, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, allocated Rs.10 million as a grant fund for 100 microfinance entrepreneurs ...
9
NOV
John Keells Properties collaborates with HNB to revolutionize homeownership with attractive mortgage

John Keells Properties has entered into a strategic collaboration with HNB to offer attractive mortgage plans for those who are keen to invest in their latest frontier, Viman Ja-Ela. Under ...
31
OCT
HNB and Span Engineering renew exclusive partnership for premium home loans

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, renewed its exclusive partnership with renowned property developer Span Engineering (Pvt) Ltd to offer prospective homebuyers special interest rates and exciting benefits ...
23
OCT
HNB partners with Bancstac for innovative eCommerce payment solutions

HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, recently announced their strategic partnership with Bancstac, a payment technology company, to launch innovative payment capabilities and expand into international markets. The ...
13
OCT
HNB launches island–wide ATM Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) at iconic Doctor's House, Matara

(Top right): HNB AGM - Digital Business Chammika Weerasinghe and Doctor’s House Director Michael Morehead opening of the new SSM (Bottom): HNB AGM - Digital Business Chammika Weerasinghe, HNB Regional ...
6
OCT
HNB Singithi Giftober savings month begins with exciting new offers

Widest reward scheme introduced for deposits from Rs. 5,000 for minor savings Sri Lanka’s most customer-friendly bank, HNB PLC, announced the return of its most anticipated annual campaign, Singithi ...
18
SEP
HNB hosts certification ceremony for food industry professionals

In a significant step towards bolstering food safety standards and strengthening the export sector, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, recently hosted a certification ceremony for participants of ...
11
SEP
HNB's Islamic Banking success story continues: Takes home five awards at SLIBFI 2023

HNB Al-Najah wins 3 gold awards including Islamic Finance Entity Unit of the Year Hisham Ally recognized with Transformative Leadership Award HNB Al Najah-nominated clients win Gold and Merit ...
4
SEP
Unwavering excellence: HNB among Most Admired Companies for 2022

Fifth consecutive year that HNB has ranked among SL’s Top 10 Most Admired Awards based on stringent evaluation of financial performance, value creation for stakeholders Sri Lanka’s leading private ...
31
AUG
HNB and Homelands Skyline renew partnership for attractive housing loans

Catering to the increasing demand for urban living, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, renewed its long standing partnership with property developer and real estate giant Homelands Skyline, ...
14
AUG
HNB Group records a Rs 9.8 Bn PAT in first six months of 2023

Bank PAT improves to Rs 8.6Bn Impairment charge of Rs 28 Bn in 1H Deposits grow by nearly Rs 70 Bn in 6 months Tier I and total ...
13
JUL
John Keells Properties reintroduces 'Freedom Mortgage' with HNB

Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2023 - John Keells Properties, revolutionizing urban living experiences, reintroduces ‘Freedom Mortgage’ for TRI-ZEN Apartments. As part of this initiative, customers can pay 20% now and nothing ...
22
JUN
HNB joins Home Lands Holding to provide affordable financing for real estate and property investment

Working to reinvigorate the real estate landscape, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, signed on as the official banking partner for real estate giant Home Land Holdings to ...
16
JUN
Uncovering the role of culture and mindset in driving vibrant digital innovation at HNB

Orchestrating a powerful digital transformation is a challenge for any legacy organsiation. For an institution like HNB, which is now 135 years old, the journey into digitalization has certainly had ...
24
MAY
Prime Group and HNB collaborate to provide attractive financing solutions for prospective homeowners

Working to revive and revitalise the real estate industry, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, renewed its long standing partnership with the market leader Prime Group to offer ...
15
MAY
HNB records Rs 6.9 Bn PAT in Q1 2023

Total operating income rises 22% YoY to Rs 34 Bn Net stage III ratio at 3.8%; one of the best in the industry Tier I and total capital ...
27
APR
HNB continues long-standing partnership with Battle of the Saints as Official Banking Partner

Powering the 89th annual Battle of the Saints, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, reaffirmed its commitment as the official banking partner for the highly anticipated cricket encounter ...
20
APR
HNB and Browns Agriculture empower Sri Lanka's farmers with convenient access to farming equipment

Following up on recent efforts to support the agricultural sector despite the challenges they face today, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with Browns Agriculture, the pioneer ...
3
APR
HNB consolidates position as people-centric bank at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Consolidating its position as a pioneer in digital banking and customer experience, Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bank HNB PLC was recognized among the top Private and State financial institutions ...
9
MAR
Building resilience: HNB- HNBA launch free Key Person Insurance cover for SMEs

Building resilience and supporting economic revival by strengthening SMEs to face any unexpected eventuality, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC partnered with HNB Assurance to offer its SME ...
3
FEB
HNB partners with Pay&Go to enable card acceptance solutions for SMEs

Further strengthening the partnership with MegaPay (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector banks, HNB PLC partnered with Pay&Go, a leading digital payment solution provider, to introduce an ...