Former Employment Minister Calls for Official Remittance Channels to Bolster Economy.
Former Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara urges overseas Sri Lankans to utilize formal banking channels for remittances, warning that informal methods like 'Undiyal' jeopardize the nation's economic stability and essential imports.
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Steps Down Amidst Administration Reorganization.
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks has announced his resignation, marking the latest departure within the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security as immigration enforcement undergoes significant leadership changes.
Nations Trust Bank Finalizes Acquisition of HSBC Sri Lanka Retail Operations.
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has successfully completed the integration of HSBC Sri Lanka's retail banking portfolio, bringing 200,000 customers and seven new branches into its network as of May 1, 2026.
Banking Sector Embraces Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Financial Services.
Financial institutions are rapidly integrating AI to optimize operations, enhance customer onboarding, and improve efficiency ratios, though challenges regarding return on investment persist.















