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2014
17
DEC
HNB becomes the first Sri Lankan bank to establish a credit line with Korea Exim Bank

HNB PLC recently entered into an agreement with 'The Export-Import Bank of Korea' (KEXIM) to establish a revolving credit line of USD 50 Mn to finance trade between Sri Lanka ...
11
DEC
HNB Jaffna Green Building recognized at Energy Efficiency Awards

  Hatton National Bank's (HNB) Jaffna Green Building, the state of the art bank building which maximizes resource efficiency, won the 'Silver Flame Award' in the Medium Scale Commercial Buildings ...
5
DEC
HNB wins Best Corporate Citizen Award 2014 for sustainability initiatives

In recognition of its sustainability initiatives Hatton National Bank (HNB) has won the Best Corporate Citizen Award at the 11th Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2014 of the Ceylon Chamber ...
30
OCT
HNB Relocates Kochchikade Customer Centre

New Address            : No 18-20, Negombo Road, Kochchikade Manager                    : Mr. Rohana Yagamuni Contact numbers    : 031-2273939, ...
2
OCT
HNB offers Hutch users convenient internet and mobile transactions

Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka has joined Hatton National Bank (HNB) as a payee partner, providing HUTCH subscribers the convenience of carrying out transactions through the banking giant's sophisticated network of digital ...
25
SEP
HNB YOU - Empowering youth to achieve their goals

Hatton National Bank (HNB) has expanded its highly diversified product range with the introduction of HNB YOU, a unique account which empowers youth above 18 years to realize their aspirations ...
4
SEP
HNB Donates 50 Large Water Tanks to Drought Victims

In response to the prevailing drought in the Polonnaruwa district, Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently donated 50 (1000 litre) water tanks to the district, providing thousands of people much needed ...
26
AUG
Own a hybrid vehicle with the HNB special leasing offer

Hatton National Bank (HNB), which introduced leasing to Sri Lanka 24 years ago, is promoting the use of environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles through a special leasing offer which includes the ...
19
AUG
HNB Wins Two Global Brand Leadership Awards

Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently won two global brand leadership awards at the Global Brand Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Pan Pacific Singapore. The event was organized by the ...
5
AUG
HNB plans to acquire a 51% stake in Prime Grameen Micro Finance Limited

Hatton National Bank Plc is a pioneer in microfinance in Sri Lanka and has been operating through its internationally renowned 'Gami Pubuduwa' programme for over 25 years. Considering the opportunity ...
24
JUL
Our Hendala customer centre will be re-located on 28th July 2014

New Address            : No 44, Elakanda Road, Hendala, Wattala Contact numbers     : 011-5733624, ...
16
JUL
HNB launches secure international Travel Card

Mr Roshantha Jayatunge, Manager - Card Centre, HNBHatton National Bank has launched a prepaid VISA accredited Travel Card which travellers can use to make payments or access money around the ...
25
JUN
HNB runner-up at Great HR Debate

Hatton National Bank (HNB PLC) emerged runner-up at the annual ‘Great HR Debate’, showcasing the knowledge of human resources among the Bank’s staff at the annual National HR Conference organized ...
10
JUN
HNB hits Gold at SLIBFI Awards

HNB's Islamic Banking Unit offering 'Al Najah' was adjudged the 'Emerging Islamic Finance Entity of the Year' at the 3rd Annual Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry (SLIBFI) Awards ...
29
MAY
HNB Relocates Narahenpita Customer Centre

Hatton National Bank recently relocated the Narahenpita Customer Centre at No 209/A, Kirula Road, Narahenpita. The newly relocated customer centre is housed in a more spacious building with ample parking ...
19
MAY
HNB Momo - 3wheel Lanka (Budget Taxi) Join Hands For Cashless Transactions

HNB MOMO and 3Wheel Lanka (Budget Taxi) have formed a mutually beneficial alliance, in what could only be described as the most significant moment in recent history of Sri-Lankan transportation ...
6
MAY
Further 400 plus ATMs Added to The National Common ATM Network, HNB Connects with "LankaPay"

Hatton National Bank (HNB) joined the "LankaPay" network enabling its customers to transact at the lowest cost across 1,600 ATMs island wide. "LankaPay" network allows customers of one bank to ...
24
APR
HNB Donate a Book Campaign 2014

"Donate a book & empower a child" Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), the largest private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka announced its ambitious plans to conduct an islandwide book ...
16
APR
Selected HNB Customer Centres to open on 18th April 2014 (Good Friday)

This special holiday banking arrangement is to mainly serve personal banking customers to make deposits to current / savings accounts, make withdrawals, receive “Moneygram” and other inward remittances and also ...
11
APR
Gifts for the Whole Family From HNB, this New Year!

Award winning pioneer commercial bank in Sri Lanka ,Hatton National Bank (HNB) that changed the banking landscape in Sri Lanka with many innovative banking initiatives is gearing up to ...
14
MAR
HNB teams up with DIMO for biggest leasing deal

Hatton National Bank the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka joined hands with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) to promote TATA Commercial and Passenger vehicles. Through this ...
5
MAR
NFC Technology now in Badulla

• Airtel, HNB and Smart Metro together with Sony FeliCa partner the second phase of the project • Transportation in the capital city of Uva Province – Badulla to ...
21
FEB
Everyone is a winner with revamped " HNB Pathum Vimana 2014"

HNB Pathum Vimana, the premier rewards programme in Sri Lanka conducted by Hatton National Bank (HNB), is set to return this year with several major changes to its format. The ...
12
FEB
HNB rewards staff members at Stars Awards 2013

Hatton National Bank (HNB) held the annual 'Star Awards 2013' at HNB Towers in grand style recently with 150 awards being presented to staff members in recognition of exceptional performance. ...
27
JAN
Airtel and HNB Commercially Launch Sri Lanka's First NFC System with E-Bus Ticketing

• Airtel, HNB and Sony Felica partner to provide Sri Lanka's first Near Field Communication system • NFC enabled bus ticketing machines to be first step in process of making ...
10
JAN
Hatton National Bank Introduces Hire Purchase Finance Scheme

Hatton National Bank the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka recently launched the HNB Hire Purchase scheme to serve buyers of registered vehicles with a number of value ...
16
DEC
HNB wins big at prestigious Annual Report Awards Competition

Hatton National Bank won several prestigious awards at the recently concluded 50th Annual Report Awards Competition organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) to ...
8
DEC
Thirty One days of happiness with HNB credit cards

Living up to their credit card tagline 'Don't postpone happiness', Hatton National Bank has made arrangements to allow their credit cardholders to enjoy the spirit of the season. Joining up ...
17
NOV
HNB Group PAT records 7% growth

HNB Group Post-tax profits grew to Rs 6.23Bn while the Bank recorded a PAT of Rs 5.69 Bn during the 9 months ended September 2014. It is ...
9
OCT
HNB introduces Sathkara to pay homage to pensioners

For the first time in the Sri Lankan banking industry, Hatton National Bank (HNB) in partnership with Department of Pensions has introduced 'Sathkara', a unique product with a number of ...
1
OCT
Acquisition of Prime Grameen Microfinance Limited by HNB PLC

Further to the announcement made in early August 2014, HNB a pioneer in microfinance in Sri Lanka, yesterday entered in to a shareholder agreement with regard to the acquisition of ...
12
SEP
HNB finances Softlogic's strategic investment in ODEL

Hatton National Bank PLC, the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, recently financed Softlogic Group's strategic investment in the leading fashion brand ODEL, enabling the conglomerate to further ...
28
AUG
HNB Assurance launches my pension

Life time guaranteed monthly pension for everyone over 55 years.  HNB Assurance has identified a primary need of the elderly citizens of our country and has introduced a Guaranteed ...
19
AUG
HNB's Talent Management Strategy recognized as Best in Asia

Hatton National Bank PLC scored a double win, securing the Award for Talent Management, and the prestigious Excellence in Training & Development Overall Award for Best Results Based Training at ...
13
AUG
HNB Group surpasses Rs 5 Bn in PBT for the first six months; PAT grows by 8%

HNB recorded a healthy performance during the first half of 2014, with PAT of the Bank as well as the Group growing by 8% to Rs. 3.38Bn and Rs. ...
1
AUG
HNB Relocates Hendala Customer Centre

Hatton National Bank recently relocated the Hendala Customer Centre at No 44, Elakanda Road, Hendala, Wattala. The newly relocated customer centre is housed in a more spacious building with ample ...
18
JUL
HNB powered up to deliver unmatched value

HNB PLC embarked on a transformational journey recently making significant investments into technology to ensure a best in class platform for delivery of products and services. Deriving the optimal results ...
9
JUL
HNB's state-of-the-art Smart ATMs are virtual bank branches

  HNB offers personalized and customized services to its customers.   422 Smart ATMs in strategic locations and this number is growing rapidly.     Partnership with Lanka Pay ...
23
JUN
HNB's Gehan Mendis wins top HR award from IPM Sri Lanka

Gehan Mendis, Manager Industrial Relations of HNB receiving the 'PQHRM HR Professional of the Year' Award from Ajith R. de Costa, Past President of IPM Sri Lanka, Chairman of ...
4
JUN
HNB takes top 100 Singithi depositors on exciting airport tour

Singithi Savings Month winners at Bandaranaike International AirportHatton National Bank (HNB) rewarded 100 children who were the top depositors during the 'Singithi Savings Month 2013' by taking them on an ...
23
MAY
Re-location of HNB Narahenpita Customer Centre

New Address               : No 209A, Kirula Road, Narahenpita Contact person           : Samuddika Mendis (Manageress) Contact numbers        : 011-4519848, 011-2369913, ...
16
MAY
HNB posts Group PBT of Rs 1.57 Bn for Q1 2014

The challenging conditions encountered by the banking and financial services sector in 2013, continued in to 2014, with interest margins coming under further pressure, deteriorating asset quality and low gold ...
30
APR
HNB further expands Smart ATM network : Opens 417th ATM at CTC premises

Hatton National Bank (HNB) consolidated its position as the bank with the widest network of ATMs in Sri Lanka with the opening of its 417th ATM at the Head Office ...
17
APR
HNB rewards 'Rata Kasi Wasi' super draw winners with LCD TVs

Hatton National Bank (HNB) recently held the grand draw of the 'Rata Kasi Wasi' promotion, presenting winners with 25 brand new 40-inch colour LCD TVs and other valuable gifts. This ...
11
APR
HNB Teams-Up With Micro For Mega Leasing Promotion

Hatton National Bank the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka joined hands with Micro Cars Ltd to promote the Micro & Ssang Yong Vehicles. Micro Cars Pvt Ltd ...
28
MAR
Former Unilever boss Amal Cabraal joins HNB board

The Board of Hatton National Bank PLC has appointed Mr Amal Cabraal as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from April 1st 2014. With the new appointment, the Board of ...
11
MAR
HNB's Piyal D Hennayake at the helm of Association of Professional Bankers

Mr Piyal Hennayake, Deputy General Manager - Services of HNB The Association of Professional Bankers (APB) elected Piyal D Hennayake as its President at the AGM held on 7th March ...
28
FEB
HNB surpasses Rs 500Bn in assets; Rs 10Bn in PBT

The year 2013 was one of the most challenging years faced by the financial services industry with demand for credit remaining low, margins coming under pressure, asset quality continuing to ...
19
FEB
HNB Pathum Vimana completes stellar 21st year

HNB Pathum Vimana the premier savings rewards programme in the banking industry in Sri Lanka completed a stellar year recording its highest ever deposit mobilisation in the programme's history. The ...
30
JAN
Hatton National Bank drives development of over 500 SMEs

Hatton National Bank (HNB), the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, has fuelled the development of over 500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) island wide through the provision ...
23
JAN
HNB Conducts Pathum Vimana 2013 Year End Draws in Grand Style

Hatton National Bank (HNB), the premier private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, conducted the Year End Grand Draw and the Premium Draw of Pathum Vimana 2013, its signature rewards ...
2
JAN
Hatton National Bank and Employees' Provident Fund streamline EPF Payment transactions in Sri Lanka

Hatton National Bank recently signed an agreement with Employees' Provident Fund Department of the Central Bank to streamline the EPF payment system through HNB's newest product, HNB PAYFAST. Through HNB ...