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2013
6
DEC
HNB Rewards Year 5 Scholarship Winners Across the Country with Singithi Lama Scholarship

In a laudable gesture, Hatton National Bank (HNB) rewarded students who excelled at the Year 5 Scholarship examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, at a special felicitation ceremony held ...
21
NOV
HNB Donates Books to 200 School Libraries under its Nena Pubuduwa Programme

Hatton National Bank, the premier private sector commercial bank in the country takes pride in continuing to enhance its community development projects. At a ceremony held on 19th November 2013 ...
13
NOV
SRI LANKA ISLAMIC BANKING AND FINANCE INDUSTRY AWARDS NIGHT 2013

Hnb Al-Najah Islamic – Silver Award Emerging Islamic Finance Entity Of The Year Hisham Ally - Head of Islamic Banking, HNB receiving the Silver Award for the Emerging Islamic Finance ...
11
NOV
HNB Wins Global Brand Leadership Award

Hatton National Bank recently won the global brand leadership award for excellence in Banking and Financial Services at the Global Brand Excellence Awards held at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai, ...
8
NOV
HNB Relocates Wellawatte 2nd Customer Centre in Pamankada

Hatton National Bank recently relocated the Wellawatte 2nd Customer Centre at No 475, Havelock Road, Pamankada. The newly relocated customer centre is housed in a more spacious building with ample ...
15
OCT
HNB Rewards Winners of Special April Promotion for Cash Payout and Account Credit Beneficiaries

Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently rewarded the prize winners of HNB's special remittance promotion held during April for cash payout and account credit beneficiaries. During this particular time period customers ...
10
OCT
HNB and Allianz Lanka introduces cashless payment solutions

Allianz Lanka, the fully owned subsidiary of the global insurance giant Allianz S.E introduced cashless payment solutions powered by HNB's state of the art cash management solutions to its ...
25
SEP
HNB Introduces Cashless Insurance Premium Acceptance Solution

HNB MOMO and HNB Assurance formed a mutually beneficial alliance, in what could only be described as the most significant moment in recent history. The age-old customs associated with Insurance ...
12
AUG
HNB Group records Rs 3.4 billion PAT for H1 2013

During the first half of 2013, post tax profit of the Bank improved by 12% to Rs 3.14 billion, compared to Rs 2.8 billion during the corresponding period ...
31
JUL
HNB Completes 200 Libraries in Rural Schools

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) its 200th school library was ceremoniously declared open by Mr A J Alles, Managing Director/CEO at the Kopai Nawalar Tamil Vidyalayam, Jaffna on 12 July ...
2
JUL
New Leadership at HNB

Hatton National Bank (HNB) Acting CEO and Executive Director, Mr Jonathan Alles has been appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1st July 2013. Mr. Alles was the ...
26
JUN
HNB & Indra Traders teams up to promote FOTON Brand vehicles & Japanese Reconditioned Vehicles

Hatton National Bank PLC the market leader among the banks to provide leasing facilities and Indra Traders the leading motor vehicle importer has once again got together to offer the ...
18
JUN
HNB Cards Bag VISA top award

HNB Cards bag top 'Best Acquiring Institution across India & South Asia' Award 'for the first time in Sri Lankan history Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) clinched the top award ...
6
JUN
IFAD Award for Best Practice Presented to HNB at the Global Forum on Remittances 2013

Hatton National Bank's savings account, HNB Adhishtana, has come out on top after competing with over 50 projects from over 40 countries at the Global Forum on Remittances 2013. The ...
27
MAY
HNB opens its First Green Bank Building in the Northern Province

  Hatton National Bank recently opened a state of the art green bank building in Jaffna. This is the first green bank building to be opened in the Northern Region ...
13
MAY
HNB Group records a post-tax profit of Rs.1.27Bn in Q1 2013

Q1 2013 continued to be challenging for the banking sector with demand for credit slowing down further, nevertheless HNB recorded a growth of 36% in interest income to Rs....
2
MAY
Rajendra Theagarajah wins the Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award 2013 for Sri Lanka.

In the period under review, Hatton National Bank saw solid growth in its core banking profits which is above industry peers. Under Theagarajah's leadership, the bank became the first ...
11
APR
HNB opens the landmark 250th Customer Centre in Walasmulla

Hatton National Bank opened the landmark 250th customer centre in the town of Walasmulla in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. This is the 25th Customer Centre that HNB opened ...
3
APR
HNB opens 250th Customer Centre in Walasmulla on 04th April 2013

Address                    : 60, Beliatta Road, Walasmulla Contact person       : Mr Dinesh Siriwardane (Manager) Contact numbers    : 047-4934149, 047-5704990, ...
21
MAR
Our 249th Customer Centre is scheduled to be opened in Yakkalamulla on 21st March 2013

  Address                    : Galle Road, Yakkalamulla Contact person       : Mr Chanaka Gunathilake (Manager) Contact numbers    : 091-4944063, ...
28
FEB
HNB records an outstanding 37% growth in PAT

Group Profit Before Tax Rs 10.65 Bn; Group Profit After Tax Rs 8.25 Bn; Cost to income 50.5%; Return on Average Assets 1.86%; Return on Equity ...
1
FEB
HNB Opens 248th Customer Centre In Veyangoda

  Hatton National Bank opened the 248th Customer Centre in Veyangoda recently. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr Jonathan Alles, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hatton National Bank. ...
16
JAN
Re- location of HNB Gelioya Customer Centre on 28th January 2013

  Address                     : No 401, Kandy Road, Gelioya Contact person        : Mrs. Ranjani Samaranayake Contact numbers    : 081-2314053, ...
2
DEC
HNB wins 'Bank of the year' award by 'The Banker' for the second consecutive year

HNB was once again recognized as the 'Bank of the Year in Sri Lanka' by the renowned 'The Banker Magazine for the second consecutive time. The Bank of the Year ...
14
NOV
HNB Relocates the Kottawa Customer Centre

  Address                     : No 40, Highlevel Road, Kottawa Contact person           : Mr Mohan De Silva (Manager) Contact numbers        : 2846081, ...
13
NOV
HNB Group Records Rs 5.84 Billion Post-tax Profit for the 9 Months Ended September 2013

    Mr. Jonathan Alles, Managing Director/CEO of HNB PLC Dr Ranee Jayamaha, The Chairperson of HNB PLC HNB recorded a 15% growth in post-tax profits to Rs 5.34 ...
8
NOV
HNB to pioneer next generation banking in sri lanka

Hatton National Bank, the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka hopes to pioneer next generation banking through a number of technology related initiatives. The bank has identified information ...
30
OCT
HNB Opens the 251st Customer Centre in Pamankada

Address                  : No 475, Havelock Road, Colombo 06 Contact Numbers  : 011-2365496, 011-2365497, or ...
14
OCT
HNB Felicitates Long-Serving Staff Members

      HNB felicitated staff members who completed 25 years service during the year 2012 at a grand ceremony held at the HNB Towers on 30th August 2013. ...
25
SEP
HNB Introduces Cashless Payment Solution for Taxi Services

HNB MOMO and Kangaroo Cabs have formed a mutually beneficial alliance, in what could only be described as the most significant moment in recent history. Kangaroo Cabs has incorporated this ...
26
AUG
HNB 10 year Senior Debt Issue oversubscribed

Hatton National Bank PLC's 10 year Senior Debt issue was oversubscribed shortly after it was opened yesterday and hence the issue was closed on the same day. This was a ...
9
AUG
HNB recognized for excellence in training and development

Hatton National Bank (HNB) PLC was awarded the prestigious 'Excellence in Training and Development Award' an overall award for best results-based training, at the Asia's Training and Development Excellence Awards ...
4
JUL
HNB Toastmaster Wins Coveted Title

Roshantha Jayatunge, Manager Card Centre of Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) emerged the Champion Speaker at the Table Topics (Impromptu) Speech Contest at "Ovation 2013", in Chennai, the biggest annual ...
26
JUN
HNB raises US$ 49Mn long term debt from overseas

Hatton National Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with China Development Bank (CDB) to raise a long term loan of US$ 49 million. Speaking at the occasion, the Acting CEO ...
24
JUN
HNB Finances 15% of Mega Broadlands Hydro-Power Project to add 35 MW to the National Grid

Continuing its pivotal role in funding Sri Lanka's vital infrastructure development, Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently tied up with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to partly finance the ambitious Broadlands ...
11
JUN
HNB Focuses on "Growth" And "Protection" for World Environment Day

Commemorating the World Environment Day for the 5th consecutive year, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB)has distributed 25,000 plants amongst its "Singithi" minor account holders. HNB has always lead from the ...
28
MAY
HNB inspires its young leaders

Living upto its reputation for its commitment to continual investment in capability development, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Sri Lanka's premier private sector commercial bank recently launched "Aspire" a specialized ...
17
MAY
Re- location of HNB Mirihana Customer Centre on 20th May 2013

  Address                     : No 240, Kotte Road, Jubilee Post, Mirihana Contact person        : Ms Chamala Warakaulle (Manageress) Contact numbers    : 2853697, 4543707, ...
10
MAY
HNB opens Jaffna's first green bank building on 11th May

Address                    : HNB Jaffna Metro, No 177, 179, Ponnamlabam Road, Jaffna Contact person       : Mr S Sunthareswaran Contact numbers    : 021- ...
23
APR
HNB bags MoneyGram Award for "Special achievement in Brand building ICC T 20 World Cup 2012 "

  Hatton National Bank Plc, popularly known as HNB a pioneer in the field of handling inward remittances of the expatriate Sri Lankan work force has established itself as a ...
3
APR
HNB opens its 250th customer centre amidst strong growth and new technological achievements

  The Hatton National Bank (HNB) is very pleased to open its 250th customer centre in the town of Walasmulla in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This is the ...
2
APR
HNB Opens 249th Customer Centre in Yakkalamulla

  Hatton National Bank opened the 249th Customer Centre in Yakkalamulla recently. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr R M P Dayawansa, Assistant General Manager (Personal Financial Services) ...
8
MAR
Outward Bound Training (OBT) for HNB Student Managers in the Eastern Region.

Hatton National Bank conducted an outward bound training for their Student Managers of Eastern Region on 22nd February 2013 at the Urban Council Grounds, Trincomalee. Over one Hundred Student ...
15
FEB
Got 10,000 in cash? Head on over to HNB in a flash!

HNB recently launched its benchmark rewards programme - HNB Pathum Vimana for 2013. Featuring a whole new range of prizes including a Mercedes Benz, Suzuki Swifts, iPads and iPhones and ...
28
JAN
HNB Opens 246th & 247th Customer Centres in Weligama & Batapola

Hatton National Bank PLC the premier private sector commercial bank opened the 246th & 247th Customer Centres in Weligama & Batapola recently. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr ...
11
JAN
HNB Relocates Kalmunai Customer Centre

Hatton National Bank recently relocated the Kalmunai Customer Centre at No 30A, Batticaloa Road, Kalmunai. The newly relocated customer centre is housed in a more spacious building with ample parking ...