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DFCC Bank Wins Three Awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for Customer-Focused Digital Campaigns

DFCC Bank has reported winning two Silver awards and one Bronze at SLIM DIGIS 2.6 for digital campaigns addressing home loans, online search and financial scams. The awards covered three different approaches to communicating with customers, combining information about borrowing, changes in how people find banking services and messages intended to help users recognise fraud. The home-loan campaign, Breaking the Barriers in Getting Home Loans, received Silver in the Best Use of Digital in Bankin

16 Oct, 2026

Seylan Bank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs with Women-Led Business Forum

Seylan Bank has held a forum for more than 60 women entrepreneurs in Gampaha District, covering digital channels, financial management and access to business financing. The bank identified Royal Chance Palace in Yakkala as the venue and 25 September as the event date. The programme focused on improving businesses through digital channels, alongside information about banking services. Participants received guidance on financial management, lending schemes, credit guarantee facilities and digita

16 Oct, 2026

HUTCH Launches IgnitX 2026 to Spark Innovation Among Sri Lanka's Young Tech Enthusiasts

A team from IIT has won HUTCH's IgnitX 2026 innovation challenge, with two University of Moratuwa teams taking second and third places at the final in Colombo. The competition's finale was held at BMICH on 5 October, following a selection process involving 50 teams from universities across Sri Lanka, according to HUTCH. Six teams were shortlisted to develop and present prototypes addressing problems in customer service. The challenge's theme focused on reimagining customer experience through d

16 Oct, 2026

Odiliya Residencies Named Title Sponsor of Kandy Kings Across Four Leagues

Odiliya Residencies has become title sponsor of Kandy Kings under a three-year agreement covering the franchise's golf, tennis, pickleball and rowing teams, owner Old Ceylon Holdings announced. The partnership was announced on 15 October, ahead of the Ceylon Pickle League's scheduled opening on 16 October. Kandy Kings also competes in the Ceylon Golf League, Sri Lanka Tennis Premier League and Lanka Rowing League. The franchise will be presented as Kandy Kings, in partnership with Odiliya Resi

16 Oct, 2026

Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2026 Celebrates Excellence and Strengthened Business Partnerships

Arpico Mattress has recognised dealers, distributors and employees at its annual Achievers Night at ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo, with overseas tours and cash prizes among the rewards. The 2026 event brought together members of the company's distribution network and officials from its foam-sector business. Dealers received awards in Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze categories, according to the company. Platinum rewards included tours to Switzerland and Italy and to the Netherlands, Belgium and Fr

15 Oct, 2026

Delmege Insurance Brokers Retains No. 1 Position for Third Consecutive Year

Delmege Insurance Brokers reports retaining first place in Sri Lanka’s insurance-broker rankings for 2025, its third consecutive year at the top, citing figures from the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The company reports gross written premium of Rs.6.3 billion and an overall market share of 9.37 per cent among 83 registered insurance brokers. Its announcement identifies 2023, 2024 and 2025 as the three years covered by the ranking. Managing director of Vallibel One PLC Dinusha B

15 Oct, 2026