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National Savings Bank Launches Nationwide Digital Banking Awareness Campaign.

May 17, 2026 at 12:21 AM

The National Savings Bank (NSB) has initiated an -wide campaign to promote financial inclusion and digital payment adoption, specifically highlighting the NSBPay and QR-based payment platforms.

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National Savings Bank Launches Nationwide Digital Banking Awareness Campaign

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Local News

Nations Trust Bank Records Strong Financial Growth in First Quarter of 2026.

Nations Trust Bank reported a 12% year-on-year increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to LKR 4.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, driven by stable margins and effective risk management.

May 15, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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Finance

Nations Trust Bank Posts Strong Start to 2026 with 12% Profit Growth.

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) reports a solid 12% growth in Profit After Tax to LKR 4.6 billion for Q1 2026, driven by a 10% increase in loan growth and strategic portfolio expansion, including the acquisition of HSBC's retail business in Sri Lanka.

May 15, 2026 at 3:11 AM

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Economy

Syria Reconnects with Global Financial Systems Through Visa and Mastercard Integration.

Syria has officially authorized local banks to collaborate with Visa and Mastercard, ending a 15-year isolation from global payment networks as part of a strategic effort to revitalize its economy.

May 12, 2026 at 2:35 AM

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May 10, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Global Central Banks Navigate Dilemma Amidst Escalating Energy Costs and Economic Stagnation.

Major central banks, including the Federal Reserve and ECB, are holding interest rates steady as global energy prices spike, forcing a difficult balance between inflation control and economic growth.

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Economy

Australia’s Reserve Bank Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Global Monetary Policy Divergence.

May 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continues to distinguish itself from global counterparts by leaning towards further interest rate hikes, defying the prevailing trend of central banks opting for policy pauses.

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Australia’s Reserve Bank Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Global Monetary Policy Divergence

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World Bank Forecasts Massive Energy Price Hike Amid Middle East Conflict.

April 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM

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Finance

People’s Bank Investment Banking Unit Secures Prestigious Global Accolade for 2026.

People's Bank Investment Banking Unit (PBIBU) has been recognized as the Best Investment Bank in Sri Lanka for 2026 by the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards, highlighting its significant contributions to the local financial sector.

April 29, 2026 at 7:59 PM

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Economy

Global Central Banks Intensify Gold Accumulation Amid Economic Uncertainty.

Central banks worldwide have sustained a multi-year trend of aggressive gold accumulation, driven by geopolitical instability and a strategic desire to reduce dependency on the US dollar.

April 29, 2026 at 6:12 AM

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Goldman Sachs Executive Kunal Shah on How Junior Talent and AI Are Reshaping Investment Banking

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Technology•

April 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Goldman Sachs Executive Kunal Shah on How Junior Talent and AI Are Reshaping Investment Banking.

Goldman Sachs International co-CEO Kunal Shah discusses the evolving landscape of global finance, emphasizing how AI and tech-savvy junior talent are driving innovation and disrupting traditional banking workflows.

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Finance

European Regulators Impose Heavy Fines on Global Banks for Forex Cartel Activities.

April 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM

The European Commission has fined several major financial institutions, including Barclays, HSBC, and NatWest, a total of €344 million for their participation in a foreign exchange spot trading cartel.

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Economy

Bangladesh Banking Crisis: DCCI Highlights Paradox of Excess Liquidity and Credit Drought.

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has warned that despite banks holding record excess liquidity, the private sector, particularly SMEs, is struggling to access credit. Experts call for urgent structural reforms and improved data accuracy to resolve this economic bottleneck.

April 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM

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Economics

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IMF Issues Warning: Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Financial Stability.

April 20, 2026 at 4:30 AM

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Technology

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Wall Street’s Multi-Billion Dollar AI Bet: Redefining Banking Survival.

April 20, 2026 at 4:16 AM

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Local News•

April 20, 2026 at 12:18 AM

Nations Trust Bank Poised for Robust Growth Following Strong Financial Performance.

First Capital Research reports that Nations Trust Bank (NTB) is entering a phase of sustainable growth, supported by a clean balance sheet, improved asset quality, and strategic expansion plans including the acquisition of HSBC's retail operations in Sri Lanka.

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Local News

People’s Bank Secures Major Recognition at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.

April 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM

People’s Bank has been honored as a top performer at the 2026 Best Management Practices Company Awards, securing the top spot in the Public Sector Banking category and earning multiple merit awards.

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People’s Bank Secures Major Recognition at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026

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Economy

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IMF Reaffirms Support for Sri Lanka's Economic Reforms at 2026 Spring Meetings.

April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Finance

Swiss National Bank Signals Readiness for Currency Market Intervention.

Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel highlights an increased preparedness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to maintain price stability, citing energy-driven inflationary pressures.

April 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM

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Economy

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IMF and World Bank Restore Diplomatic and Financial Ties with Venezuela.

April 17, 2026 at 3:54 AM

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Global Central Banks Navigate Monetary Policy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

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April 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM

Global Central Banks Navigate Monetary Policy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty.

Central banks worldwide are grappling with the dilemma of adjusting interest rates as trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts, notably involving the US administration, create market volatility.

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