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Sri Lanka and Nepal Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Integration.

May 19, 2026 at 2:13 AM

Sri Lanka and Nepal have officially launched a cross-border QR payment integration, allowing Nepali tourists to use their domestic mobile banking apps to pay at over 400,000 LankaQR-enabled merchants in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka and Nepal Launch Cross-Border Digital Payment Integration

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National Savings Bank Launches Nationwide Digital Banking Awareness Campaign.

May 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM

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Local News

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The Evolving Threat: How Digital Fraud is Reshaping Financial Security in Sri Lanka.

May 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM

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Finance

The Evolving Role of Mortgage Brokers in a Digital Finance Landscape.

This article explores how shifting economic factors, interest rate volatility, and digital transformation are reshaping the traditional mortgage brokerage industry.

May 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM

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May 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Sri Lanka Integrates Full PayPal Functionality to Boost Digital Economy.

After a decade-long negotiation period, Sri Lanka has officially launched full PayPal access, allowing local freelancers and SMEs to receive international payments directly into domestic bank accounts.

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Local News

Sri Lanka and Australia Forge Partnership to Enhance Digital Financial Literacy for MSMEs.

May 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has partnered with Australia’s S4IE program to launch a pilot project aimed at improving digital financial literacy for micro, small, and medium enterprises to support national economic growth.

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People’s Bank Spearheads Digital Payment Revolution to Advance Cash-Lite Economy.

May 10, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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Local News

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Sri Lanka Advances Efforts to Integrate PayPal for Digital Economic Growth.

May 7, 2026 at 5:39 PM

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Local News

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SDB Bank’s UPay Wallet Achieves Merit Honor at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.

May 3, 2026 at 8:33 PM

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The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age

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May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime: Protecting Your Assets in the Digital Age.

An analysis of the growing threats to financial security, including phishing and ransomware, and why the financial sector remains a top target for cybercriminals.

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Technology

HelaPay Achieves Major Financial Milestone with Rs. 5 Billion in Transactions.

April 30, 2026 at 7:47 AM

Sri Lankan digital payment platform HelaPay has surpassed Rs. 5 billion in total transaction value, reflecting strong public trust and rapid growth in the local FinTech sector.

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Technology

Tech Giants and Emerging Platforms Challenge UPI Market Concentration in India.

April 30, 2026 at 1:07 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka Faces New Financial Security Breach Following $625,000 Payment Disappearance.

April 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.

April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM

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Finance•

April 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM

CDB Unveils Nation's First QR Sound Box to Revolutionize Merchant Payments.

Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has launched Sri Lanka's first QR Sound Box, a device that provides instant voice confirmation for digital payments to boost merchant transparency and SME adoption.

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Technology

Digital Gaming Currencies as a Tool for Teaching Children Financial Literacy.

April 26, 2026 at 6:20 PM

A parent shares their journey of allowing their child to spend allowance on in-game purchases, discovering that it serves as a practical lesson in budgeting, strategic planning, and financial responsibility in the digital age.

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Digital Gaming Currencies as a Tool for Teaching Children Financial Literacy

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Technology

Evolution of KOKO: Beyond Buy Now Pay Later in Sri Lanka.

An exploration of how KOKO has evolved from a simple Buy Now Pay Later app into a comprehensive fintech platform for daily expenses, with regional expansion plans underway.

April 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM

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Local News

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Seylan Bank Secures Multiple Top Honors at 2026 LankaPay Technnovation Awards.

April 24, 2026 at 3:44 AM

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Technology

Mastercard Unveils Innovative Payment Tools to Boost Sri Lankan Small Businesses.

Mastercard has launched two new digital payment solutions, Soundbox and Cloud Commerce, in Sri Lanka to empower small businesses with affordable and efficient transaction tools.

April 24, 2026 at 3:18 AM

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April 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Analysis: Why Sri Lanka’s $2.5 Million Debt Payment Divergence Was Likely a Process Failure.

Experts suggest the diversion of a $2.5 million sovereign debt payment was likely a Business Email Compromise (BEC) rather than a complex cyber-attack, highlighting critical gaps in financial verification processes.

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