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2020
15
DEC
HNB ranked among Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ for 3rd consecutive year

December 14, 2020: The nation’s largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC once again secured top rankings among Sri Lanka’s ‘Most Admired Companies’ for the 3rd consecutive year. The bank ...
7
DEC
HNB secures Top 3 position on Business Today rankings

Consolidating an outstanding reputation for excellence and a legacy of digital innovation even in the volatile backdrop of the COVID pandemic, Sri Lanka’s most popular retail bank, HNB PLC was ...
25
NOV
HNB SOLO links up with Lanka QR from Central Bank to drive a new paradigm in cashless transactions

Sri Lanka’s most innovative bank, HNB PLC, announced that it had successfully linked its increasingly popular digital Payment App, SOLO, with the newly launched Lanka QR standard. Working in unison ...
18
NOV
HNB signs as settlement banking partner for LOLC Finance card transactions

Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC, announced a landmark partnership with the country’s largest non-banking finance institution (NBFI), LOLC Finance PLC to serve as its settlement bank ...
13
NOV
HNB Group posts Rs. 8.8Bn in PAT during first nine months of 2020

Bank PAT of Rs. 7.7Bn Deposit growth of over Rs. 112Bn Demonstrates stability and resilience with capital and liquidity well above statutory minimum levels Over Rs. 24Bn in ...
3
NOV
HNB offers Cashback to Credit Cardholders for orders on Uber Eats

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC will offer its growing base of credit cardholders an attractive cashback of Rs. 200 for each order Uber Eats. HNB credit cardholders ...
14
OCT
The Club HNB members to invest in vibrant local artwork through Artra

HNB PLC has partnered with premier Sri Lankan art platform ‘ARTRA’ to offer members of its private banking arm, The Club HNB, opportunities to invest in and support the artwork ...
30
SEP
HNB launches revamped Student Savings Unit at Royal College

Ramping up efforts to encourage a flourishing savings habits among young Sri Lankans, premier retail bank, HNB PLC, celebrated the opening of a fully revamped Student Savings Unit at the ...
10
SEP
HNB Club members get access to tax and regulatory services with Frontier Advisory

Sri Lanka’s best retail bank, HNB PLC, announced another landmark partnership with Frontier Advisory (Pvt) Ltd. to provide members of its exclusive private banking arm, Club HNB, with elite tax ...
28
AUG
HNB relocates Haputale customer centre to new facility

Cementing its presence in the region and responding to increased customer demand, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, ceremonially opened the doors of its Haputale Customer Centre relocated ...
21
AUG
HNB Piliyandala customer centre relocates to new facility

Catering to a growing business community in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, ceremonially reopened its newly relocated Piliyandala Customer Centre at No. 92A, Moratuwa Road, Piliyandala. ...
17
AUG
HNB posts Rs 5.5 Bn 1H Group PAT

Bank PAT of Rs 4.5 Bn Total Deposits grow by Rs 55 Bn Supports over 80,000 COVID affected customers as a responsible D-SIB Maintains stability with CAR at ...
23
JUL
HNB - DIMO partner to offer exclusive leasing options for Mercedes-Benz and Jeep

Sri Lanka’s premier private sector bank HNB PLC, partnered with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) the only authorised general dealer for Mercedes- Benz and Jeep in Sri Lanka, to ...
16
JUL
HNB - Lanka IOC joins hands to launch Solo contactless payment option at Lanka IOC stations

Catering to the rapidly increasing demand for digital payment solutions Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC and Lanka IOC PLC, a top-ranked listed energy company launched phase 1 ...
8
JUL
HNB announces exclusive partnership with myfees.lk

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC announced the beginning of an exclusive partnership with the first and only local education payment platform, myfees.lk. Powered by HNB, the ...
29
JUN
HNB declared Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka for 11th occasion at Asian Banker Awards 2020

Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was declared the Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka at the prestigious Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards 2020, marking the 11th occasion ...
22
JUN
HNB records sharp spike in cardless transactions during COVID lockdown with Cash to Mobile

Leading private sector bank HNB PLC, reported a 70 percent increase in the use of its cardless cash withdrawal facility, Cash to Mobile during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
17
JUN
HNB secures two notch upward rating revision to 'AA+(lka)'

Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank, HNB PLC, had its National Long-Term Rating revised upward to 'AA+(lka)' with a negative outlook, subsequent to a recalibration of country ratings scales ...
12
JUN
HNB launches value-added services for Visa CyberSource IPG to support merchants of all sizes

Enables IPG with zero integration through IPG-link service for merchants Secure facilitation for recurring transactions Includes merchant portal for complete visibility into all online payments Sri Lanka’s most digitally ...
18
MAY
HNB Group posts Rs 3.3 Bn PAT for Q1 2020

Bank PAT Rs 6 Bn, Deposits grow by Rs 31 Bn to Rs 841 Bn, Rolls out relief measures in line with CBSL guidelines Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) ...
17
APR
HNB fortifies IDH medical stores against fire outbreaks with donation of extinguishers

Joining corporates in stepping up their efforts to fortify essential public health services Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC, donated 68 fire extinguishers to the National Institute of ...
4
MAR
HNB celebrates International Women’s Day with pledge to partner female-led businesses

Establishes dedicated desks to serve women-led SMEs from 10 – 16 March 2020, Discounts on many value-added SME products, Free financial, legal, secretarial advisory and wealth management services, Concession ...
26
FEB
HNB weathers a challenging year

Posts Group PAT of Rs 15 Bn, Total taxes of Rs 13.8 Bn including DRL Rs 2.8 Bn, Best capitalized among peers, Steady progress in Transformation HNB ...
31
JAN
HNB continues path to excellence with two awards at International Finance Awards 2019

Best Retail Bank, Best Micro Finance Bank Sri Lanka's most innovative private sector bank HNB PLC, once again consolidated its reputation for banking excellence when it bagged the Best ...
8
JAN
HNB Enhances Security to global best practices with ISO 27001:2013 certification

Sri Lanka’s most digitally innovative bank, HNB, announced another major milestone in its technological evolution with the bolstering of its Information Systems to reach ISO 27001:2013 certification – the highest ...
14
DEC
HNB announces an array of discounts with "Happy inside" seasonal card offers

Sri Lanka's most popular retail bank HNB PLC announced the launch of an extensive range of special offers for cardholders, including discounts of up to 70% off, and a host ...
3
DEC
HNB launches ‘Season of Giving’ initiative to raise funds for SOS Children’s Villages via SOLO App

  Donates Rs. 10 for every purchase above Rs. 250 made on SOLO app, Creates option to directly donate to SOS Children’s Villages via SOLO app Contributing towards the wellbeing ...
21
NOV
HNB launches Stay Safe COVID tracer QR codes across all branches & facilitates QR reading using SOLO

Sri Lanka’s largest retail bank, HNB PLC, successfully launched the Stay Safe COVID Tracer solution across its entire branch network and the SOLO app. The solution has been introduced by ...
16
NOV
HNB digital merchant acquisition surges as more customers shift to cashless payments

New online users increased by 566% MoM and 131% MoM in April and May alone Anticipates shift in preference for cashless payment to become permanent over coming year Urges ...
9
NOV
HNB partners leading retailers to offer special discounts & easy instalments for shopping from home

Ensuring that its customers are able to stay socially distanced while they shop, Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC announced a slew of special promotions and easy instalment ...
28
OCT
HNB secures US$ 60 million funding for SMEs from France’s PROPARCO

Sri Lanka’s premiere private sector commercial bank and pioneer in the field of SME banking, Hatton National Bank PLC, recently announced a landmark agreement with PROPARCO, the private sector funding ...
5
OCT
HNB partners with Prime Group to offer special housing loans for 60 days

Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC, announced an exclusive partnership with local real estate developers Prime Group, to offer prospective homeowners special interest rates and attractive benefits for ...
22
SEP
HNB partners with Sun Lanka for offers on Sany heavy machinery

Sri Lanka's premier private sector bank HNB PLC has partnered with Sun Lanka Auto Traders to offer customers unbelievable discounts and convenient payment options inclusive of attractive benefits for Sany ...
8
SEP
HNB partners with Unimo for offers on DFSK and Z100 range of vehicles

Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC in partnership with Unimo Enterprises Limited, a fully-owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka PLC, offering customers vehicles with a down payment of ...
28
AUG
HNB employees contribute a day's pay to furnish IDH training centre

Employees of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector retail bank HNB PLC, contributed a day’s pay towards furnishing of a training centre for doctors at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases ...
18
AUG
HNB partners with Hayleys Agri for offers on Kubota, Agrotech and Farmtrac vehicles

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, partnered with Hayleys Agriculture to offer customers, convenient leasing solutions and attractive benefits for Kubota, Agrotech and Farmtrac range of agricultural machinery. ...
11
AUG
HNB partners with Browns Agriculture for offers on agricultural equipment

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, partnered with Brown & Company PLC to offer affordable leasing packages inclusive of attractive benefits for agricultural vehicles in the SME sector. ...
20
JUL
HNB ramps up COVID relief with extension of over Rs. 350 Bn in loan moratoriums

Debt moratoriums provided to over 65,000 individuals and enterprises Rs. 9.5 billion approved at 4% interest via CBSL relief schemes Establishes Rs. 5 billion HNB COVID relief fund ...
14
JUL
Online Payments surges ahead as HNB’s AppiGo merchant base triples in just one month

Facilitates over 70+ merchants to join the plug-and-play e-commerce revolution, Partners include: VOC Café, Pot Biriyani, Perera & Sons, Green Cabin, Sizzle, Updated with inventory management, streamlined payments, payment ...
3
JUL
HNB rises up the ranks in Banker Magazine UK’s Top 1,000 World Banks 2020

Cementing an international reputation for excellence, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, was ranked among the Top 1,000 World Banks 2020 for the fourth consecutive year by the ...
29
JUN
HNB Remittance reports rapid increase in digital remittances

Records 15% YoY increase in digital remittances during COVID lockdown 10% increase in cardless remittance withdrawals across entire ATM network Sri Lanka’s most technologically innovative bank HNB PLC reported ...
19
JUN
HNB launches Rs. 5 Bn SME relief at 8% interest p.a.to support post-COVID recovery

Working capital loans offered at concessionary interest of 8% p.a. for a period of upto 2 years Enables working capital support for SMEs not captured under CBSL Saubagya ...
15
JUN
HNB declared Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Sri Lanka at Global Finance Awards 2020

First local bank to emerge victorious in sub-custodian banking services Second consecutive victory in three years of operations Recognised for excellence in client relations, service quality In another major ...
1
JUN
HNB successfully concludes Sri Lanka’s first hybrid virtual AGM 2020

Sri Lanka’s most innovative bank, HNB PLC successfully concluded the country’s first-ever hybrid virtual Annual General Meeting on May 29. The 51st AGM was hosted at the HNB Towers Auditorium ...
6
MAY
HNB enables a plug-and-play e-commerce revolution for businesses with launch of AppiGo

Places affordable, end-to-end e-commerce within reach of small and medium businesses,  Launch expedited to support urgent requirement for e-commerce capabilities,  15 popular restaurants and consumer products retailers on-boarded 2 ...
11
MAR
HNB- Indra Traders team up for special leasing offers on unregistered vehicles and Foton trucks

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, HNB PLC announced a renewed partnership with domestic automotive giants, Indra Traders, to offer exciting leasing packages for all unregistered vehicles and Foton trucks. ...
2
MAR
HNB partners 86th Battle of the Saints for the 2nd consecutive year

Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank HNB PLC, will power the 86th Battle of the Saints annual cricket encounter between St. Joseph's College and St. Peter's College, as the platinum ...
26
FEB
Banking excellence redefined: HNB clinches top spot on Business Today rankings

HNB PLC secured the No. 1 ranking on the prestigious ‘Business Today Top 30’, further consolidating on a remarkable reputation for excellence and a legacy of innovation in the Sri ...
30
JAN
HNB launches revamped Student Savings Unit at St. Benedict's College Kotahena

Driving forward its agenda to assist young Sri Lankans build up a resilient savings habit, the country’s premier retail bank, HNB PLC, announced the launch of an all-new, revamped Student ...
2
JAN
HNB kicks off again as ‘Preferred Banker’ for CR&FC

Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC will kick off for the third consecutive year as the ‘preferred banker’ to the Colombo Rugby & Football Club (CR&FC). The new ...