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Top performing units recognized at the SDB Business Awards 2025.
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NDB Bank Showcases Homegrown Digital Innovations at APICTA 2025 ...
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly represented Sri Lanka at the prestigious Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with the nomination of its award-winning digital solutions, TradeLinc 2.0 and Secure360 2.0. This regional recognition follows the Bank’s recent success at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, where both platforms secured top honours, reinforcing NDB’s position at the forefront of technology-driven banking innovation.APICTA 2025 brought together some of the most advanced technology solutions across the Asia-Pacific region, with 205 teams and 256 nominations competing from 12 economies. Against this highly competitive backdrop, NDB’s presence underscored the growing maturity of Sri Lanka’s digital capabilities and the Bank’s ability to develop solutions that stand shoulder to shoulder with regional and global counterparts.At the heart of NDB’s participation was TradeLinc 2.0, the Bank’s flagship digital Supply Chain Financing platform that continues to redefine how businesses access working capital. Built with a strong focus on efficiency, transparency, and scalability, TradeLinc 2.0 addresses long-standing challenges in trade finance by replacing manual, paper-intensive processes with a fully digital, end-to-end ecosystem. By enabling faster onboarding, real-time visibility, and seamless collaboration between buyers, suppliers, and financiers, the platform plays a pivotal role in empowering SMEs and corporates alike, supporting one of the most critical engines of economic growth.Complementing this was Secure360 2.0, NDB’s advanced, AI-powered security vulnerability and defence platform. Designed to proactively safeguard the Bank’s digital infrastructure, Secure360 2.0 leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify, analyse, and mitigate cyber threats before they materialise. In an era of escalating cyber risks, the platform reflects NDB’s commitment to resilient, future-ready banking by prioritising data protection, operational integrity, and customer trust.The nomination of both solutions to APICTA 2025 is a strong affirmation that NDB’s digital innovations are not only relevant to the local market but are also competitive by international standards. It highlights the Bank’s strategic focus on building scalable, intelligent solutions that respond to real-world challenges faced by businesses and financial institutions across the region.Representing NDB at APICT...
NDB Bank joins CMA Sri Lanka in celebrating excellence in MSME ...
Business In commemoration of the United Nations’ MSME Day 2025, NDB Bank participated in the MSME Business Development Summit and Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka). Held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs to honour and advance the contribution of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka, the bank said in a media release. Among the awardees was Sobako (Pvt) Ltd, a valued client of NDB’s Kottawa Branch, who was adjudged one of the Top 10 in Business Excellence under the bank’s own nomination. The recognition not only reflects the entrepreneurial strength of the client but also underscores NDB’s proactive role in identifying, nurturing, and celebrating SME excellence within its portfolio. Representing NDB Bank at this national platform was Nilendra Vithanage, Chief Manager – Zonal Head / Business Banking, who took part in a high-level panel discussion during Technical Session 2 of the summit. Drawing on his expertise in SME finance and business banking, Mr. Vithanage contributed to the discussion on enabling MSME growth through targeted lending, financial rehabilitation, access to export financing, and entrepreneurial development. Speaking on the bank’s role in MSME development, Mr. Vithanage noted: “At NDB, we recognise that MSMEs form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economy. Through specialised solutions, capacity-building programmes, and partnerships such as this, we continue to empower small business owners with the knowledge, financial access, and digital tools they need to thrive in evolving markets.” Comments Still No Comments Posted.
Chitral De Silva, Chief Business Officer of SDB bank, addressed the SDB ...
Chitral De Silva, Chief Business Officer of SDB bank, addressed the SDB bank Business Awards 2025, reflecting on the organisation's business achievements over the past year while inspiring teams to strive for even greater success in the year ahead.
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