News

News

Stay up to date with our latest news

Find out the latest news and updates from HNB FINANCE PLC. From our proudest achievements and awards to our CSR activities and everything in between, read all about it here.

HNB FINANCE PLC achieves Great Place To Work Certification for 2024 April 15, 2024

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC, was recently bestowed with the highly acclaimed Great Place To Work certification for 2024, reiterating...

HNB FINANCE appoints Ravi Tissera as Independent, Non-Executive Director April 06, 2024

HNB FINANCE PLC, announced its appointment of Ravi Tissera as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board, effective from April 04, 2024. Tissera is an inclusive finance, im...

HNB FINANCE celebrates Int’l Women’s Day 2024 March 21, 2024

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC, commemorated International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme “Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress” with...

HNB FINANCE appoints Dr. Prasad Samarasinghe to Board of Directors February 26, 2024

HNB FINANCE PLC announced the appointment of seasoned IT Engineering professional Dr. Prasad Samarasinghe to its Board of Directors as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director eff...

HNB FINANCE appoints Anura Pathirage to Board of Directors January 31, 2024

HNB FINANCE PLC announced the appointment of seasoned finance professional Mr. Pathirage Anura Perera to its Board of Directors as a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director effecti...

HNB FINANCE unveils new Gold Loan Unit at Kilinochchi branch January 30, 2024

Responding to the increasing demand for gold loan services in the country’s Northern region, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC introduced a...

HNB FINANCE PLC appoints Mr Rajive Dissanayake as Chairman January 08, 2024

HNB FINANCE PLC announces the appointment of Mr. Rajive Dissanayake as the new Chairman of the company, effective from January 8, 2024. Mr. Dissanayake succeeds eminent banker Mr. ...

HNB FINANCE clinches Bronze at TAGS Awards 2023 December 12, 2023

The TAGS Awards Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) proudly announced HNB FINANCE PLC as the Bronze award winner in the Non-Bank Financi...

HNB FINANCE relocates Wattala branch November 30, 2023

November 30, 2023: Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC, proudly announced the launch of its newly relocated branch in Wattala, as part of it...

HNB FINANCE continues expansion with new branch in Marawila October 10, 2023

October 10th , 2023: Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE PLC, proudly announced the launch of latest branch in Marawila, as part of its continue...

Navigating growth through strategic lending and risk management November 22, 2023

HNB FINANCE Managing Director and CEO Chaminda Prabhath talks about changing market dynamics, the company's focus on diversifying lending portfolios, and the proactive measures tak...

HNB Finance PLC appoints Saliya Jayaweera to Board of Directors November 21, 2023

HNB FINANCE PLC appointed Saliya Jayaweera as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its board, effective from November 21, 2023.

HNB FINANCE, Auto Miraj collaborate to benefit leasing customers October 4, 2023

HNB FINANCE PLC entered into a strategic partnership with Auto Miraj Group, a leading auto-care specialist organization in Sri Lanka. This collaboration is designed to offer exclus...

HNB FINANCE continues expansion with new branch in Marawila September 27, 2023

HNB FINANCE PLC, proudly announced the launch of latest branch in Marawila, as part of its continued efforts to improve accessibility and meet the increasing demand for integrated ...

HNB FINANCE celebrates World Children’s Day 2022 with a short video competition October 01, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC is the proud host of an exciting social media competition, held to celebrate World Children’s Day and Eld...

HNB FINANCE celebrates Children’s Day at Kilinochchi Central Primary School October 01, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently organized an art workshop among a few other exciting activities, at the Kilinochchi Central Prim...

HNB FINANCE relocates Kalmunai branch September 30, 2022

Responding to the increasing demand for integrated financial services in regions around the island, HNB FINANCE PLC recently relocated its Kalmunai branch from No.117/A, Periyaneel...

HNB FINANCE successfully hosts competition for World Photography Day September 10, 2022

Capturing the essence of, and celebrating the art, craft, science and history of photography, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently ho...

HNB FINANCE provides relief to Nawalapitiya flood victims. August 08, 2022

Responding to the critical needs of the people affected by severe floods in the Nawalapitiya region, HNB FINANCE PLC’s Nawalapitiya Branch spearheaded an expedited campaign on Augu...

HNB FINANCE hosts 12th AGM through hybrid meeting July 27, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC, successfully hosted its 12th consecutive Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a hybrid setup on July 26,...

HNB Finance inks partnership with HNB Assurance July 15,2022

Agreement makes it more convenient and faster for HNBF customers to obtain insurances required for overall offerings

HNB FINANCE enters Ambalanthota with complete portfolio of financial services June 30, 2022

HNB FINANCE, one of Sri Lanka’s leading finance company, recently relocated its Hambanthota branch to Ambalanthota located at No. 43, Main Street, Ambalanthota (Beragama junction)’...

HNB FINANCE Ambalangoda branch relocates to new premises June 29, 2022

HNB FINANCE PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading finance companies, relocated its Ambalangoda branch to a new office premises recently. Located at No. 97, Galle Road, Ambalangoda (Roset...

HNB Finance records exceptional performance turnaround June 02, 2022

Reflecting an exceptional turnaround in its financial performance from a loss last year, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB Finance PLC, recorded a Gro...

HNB FINANCE presents winner of ‘Methbara Kathandara’ with exclusive prizes May 20, 2022

HNB FINANCE PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading finance companies, has presented the winner of the company's first Vesak digital program 'Methbara Kathandara' with exclusive prizes.

HNB Finance positions to optimise synergies from Prime Finance’s acquisition May 12, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB Finance PLC, has further strengthened its customer operations and branch network by absorbing and bringing under its...

HNB FINANCE concludes ‘Ape Gedara Avurudu’ digital platform for 2022 successfully April 25, 2022

Leading Sri Lankan integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE brought back its most anticipated ‘Ape Gedara Avurudu’ celebrations for the 3rd consecutive year in 2022, and ...

HNB FINANCE empowers rural education through Wadinagala College April 20, 2022

HNB FINANCE PLC, one of the leading finance companies in Sri Lanka, recently donated books and equipment including a computer and an in-school library to the students of Wadinagala...

HNB FINANCE partners MoneyGram; enables seamless remittance facilities to Sri Lanka April 04, 2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently on-boarded leading P2P payments and money transfer facilitator MoneyGram, to enable easy and eff...

CBSL approves HNBF PLC and Prime Finance amalgamation March 29, 2022

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has approved the amalgamation of HNB Finance PLC and Prime Finance PLC with the amalgamated company being HNB Finance PLC, on De...

HNB FINANCE introduces “Gold Plan” for customers looking to buy gold January 26, 2022

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC, under the auspices of Managing Director/CEO Chaminda Prabhath, introduced its all new “Gold Plan”, an innovative fin...

HNB FINANCE hosts ceremony for Managers graduating BCS Diploma in Management Development January 25, 2022

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently hosted a certificate awards ceremony for its managers who graduated the Diploma in Management Development, w...

HNB FINANCE introduces e-signature model with Docusign January 03, 2022

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC announced its pioneering initiative to enable digital signatures for customers to encourage paperless transactions in...

HNB FINANCE PLC rewards winners of its 'Christmas Giveaway Alert' Competition February 05,2022

In a concerted attempt to allow Sri Lankans to enjoy the festivities of the Christmas season safely, leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE recently announced th...

HNB FINANCE wins Marketing & Branding Initiative at ABF Awards 2021 February 02,2022

Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC emerged victorious at the recent Asian Banking and Finance Awards 2021 (ABF), winning the “Marketing & Br...

HNB FINANCE donates rations to 100 blind families through Mehewara initiative December 23, 2021

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently donated dry rations and essentials to 100 visually impaired families in Seeduwa, through its Mehewara initia...

HNB FINANCE PLC acquires Prime Finance PLC December 20, 2021

Further extending its dominant position in the financial industry, leading integrated financial services institution HNB FINANCE PLC, entered into a contractual agreement with Prim...

HNB FINANCE opens all new Gold Loan Unit at Mathugama branch November 29, 2021

Addressing the rising demand for gold loan services in the Kalutara district, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC launched its all new Gold L...

HNB FINANCE relocates Nochchiyagama service centre; opens new Gold Loan Unit November 26, 2021

Responding to the rapidly growing customer base in Nochchiyagama and the Anuradhapura district, leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC relocated its Nochchi...

HNB FINANCE celebrates Children’s Day with exciting giveaway campaign November 25, 2021

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently ran a giveaway campaign through its ‘Yalu’ minor savings scheme, to commemorate Children’s Day which was cel...

HNB FINANCE reveals “Three-wheel Leasing Waasi Wisthare” November 15, 2021

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC is introducing its “Three-wheel Leasing Waasi Wisthare”, a special leasing campaign with a host of benefits for custo...

HNB FINANCE records strong fiscal performance in first half of FY21/22 November 15, 2021

HNB FINANCE PLC reported a steady financial growth and performance in its Interim Financial Statements issued for the period ending September 30, 2021 for FY21/22.

HNB FINANCE introduces Auto Loan facility for motor vehicle purchases October 18, 2021

Spearheading innovative customer-centric financial services, Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC recently announced its ‘Auto Loan’ scheme, e...

HNB FINANCE donates road signs to Mirihana Police October 01, 2021

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE recently donated road signboards to the Mirihana Police Station, marking the second phase of its initiative to help encou...

HNB FINANCE PLC announces appointment of new Chairman September 17, 2021

September 16, 2021: HNB FINANCE PLC (HNBF) recently announced the appointment of Mr. Dilshan Rodrigo as the company’s Chairman and as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director,

HNB FINANCE PLC announces appointment of new Board Member September 10, 2021

HNB FINANCE PLC (HNBF) recently announced the appointment of Mr. Lalith Withana to the company’s Board of Directors as an Independent, Non-Executive Director, effective from 10th o...

HNB FINANCE listed among top 50 most valuable consumer brands in Sri Lanka June 09, 2021

Affirming its growing strength in Sri Lanka, leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE was listed for the first time among the top 50 most valuable consumer brands ...

HNB FINANCE hosts the highly anticipated Ape Gedara Avurudu digital platform for 2nd consecutive year June 06, 2021

Leading Sri Lankan integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE, hosted their popular digital avurudu platform for the second consecutive year in celebration of the Sinhala a...

HNB FINANCE reinforces service offering to Anuradhapura with relocation to self-owned premises February 23, 2021

Backed by over 20 years of experience in providing superior financial services, leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE, recently shifted its branch in Anuradhap...

HNB FINANCE PLC rewards winners of its ‘Christmas Giveaway’ Competition February 23, 2021

In a concerted attempt to allow Sri Lankans to enjoy the festivities of the Christmas season safely, leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE recently announced th...

HNB FINANCE recognised as a Best Place to Work in Sri Lanka for fourth consecutive year February 09, 2021

Affirming their deep commitment to maintaining an inclusive and positive work environment for its employees, leading integrated financial company HNB FINANCE was recently recognise...

HNB FINANCE wins Bronze at SLIM DIGI Awards 2.0 January 22, 2021

Leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE PLC (HNBF) took home the bronze award for superior Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing at the recently ...

HNB FINANCE secures multiple gold awards for excellence in Customer Engagement January 12, 2021

Further strengthening its firm reputation for excellence in customer engagement, Sri Lanka's leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE secured two gold awards at t...

HNB FINANCE fortifies protective measures in Colombo’s three-wheelers with timely donation January 11, 2021

Leading Sri Lankan integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC, recently conducted a COVID-19 awareness programme to enhance driver and passenger safety in Colombo’s thr...

HNB FINANCE PLC announces appointment of new Board Member December 10, 2020

HNB FINANCE PLC recently announced the appointment of Mr.Kovinda Gimnada Perera to the company's Board of Directors, as a non-independent, non-executive director, effective from 10...

HNB FINANCE PLC rewards winners of 'Hariyata Kiyamuda' digital competition December 03, 2020

Leading integrated finance service provider HNB FINANCE, recently rewarded the winners of the 'Hariyata Kiyamuda' digital competition that was launched to coincide with the inaugur...

HNB FINANCE reinforces Welimada branch with relocation to spacious new premises November 25, 2020

November 25, 2020: Backed by over 20 years of experience in providing superior financial services, leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE, recently shifted its ...

HNB FINANCE announces winners of the 'Danumen Dinuma' digital quiz competition November 23, 2020

Leading integrated financial services company HNB FINANCE, recently announced the winners of the HNB FINANCE 'Danumen Dinuma' competition, launched to increase awareness of the com...

HNB FINANCE celebrates World Children's Day under stringent health guidelines October 01, 2020

HNB FINANCE celebrates World Children's Day under stringent health guidelines

HNB FINANCE PLC successfully hosts innovative hybrid virtual AGM September 29 2020

Leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE PLC, recently hosted their Annual General Meeting with a unique spin as a hybrid virtual event, on 29th September. Held f...

HNB FINANCE secures multiple wins at Asian Banking & Finance Awards September 11, 2020

September 11,2020: HNB FINANCE secured multiple victories at the prestigious Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2020. The company was lauded as the Marketing & Brand Initiative of the ...

HNB FINANCE wins big at 2020 Vega Digital Awards August 23, 2020

Aug 23, 2020: Sri Lanka's leading financial services provider HNB FINANCE, was once again recognized for its excellence in the digital sphere when it was awarded the prestigious Ar...

HNB FINANCE strengthens Puttalam Branch service offering with relocation to new premises August 07, 2020

Backed by over 20 years of experience in providing superior financial and banking services to all Sri Lankans, HNB FINANCE relocates its Puttalam Branch to a more spacious three-st...

HNB FINANCE employees contribute Rs. 2.5 Mn to the ‘Itukama’ COVID Fund June 26, 2020

Committing towards the ongoing national efforts to build a resilient nation, employees of Sri Lanka’s most preferred integrated financial services institution HNB FINANCE donated R...

HNB FINANCE clinches golden hat-trick at SLT Zero One Awards June 25, 2020

HNB FINANCE underscored its credentials in the digital realm with an imperious performance at the SLT Zero One Awards, sweeping gold awards for the Overall Best Website or Microsit...

HNB FINANCE certified a 'Great Place to Work' for fourth successive year June 24, 2020

Sri Lanka's top integrated financial services institution HNB FINANCE, consolidated its position as a leading employer when it was certified for the fourth consecutive year through...

HNB FINANCE extends Gold Loan facility to Padaviya branch June 23, 2020

Sri Lanka's leading integrated financial services provider HNB FINANCE, is further expanding the footprint of their chain of prestigious gold loan facilities with a center at the H...

HNB FINANCE secures a two-notch upgrade of Fitch rating to 'AA-(lka)' June 18, 2020

Progressively embrace turnkey deliverables whereas cross-unit synergy. Energistically maintain sticky niche markets after next-generation

HNB FINANCE donates a consignment of road signboards to Nugegoda Police June 2020

In line with its deep commitment to social development, premier financial services firm HNB FINANCE recently donated a consignment of road signboards to the Nugegoda Police precinc...

HNB FINANCE poised for resilient growth with successful completion of CSE listing May 2020

HNB FINANCE Limited. A leading Sri Lankan financial services provider, announced that the company’s shares are now listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange under the Diri-Savi Board. ...

HNB FINANCE brings the joy of Avurudu Games closer with 'Ape Gedara Avurudu' digital initiative April 2020

April 13, 2020: Sri Lanka's leading finance company HNB FINANCE, recently commenced ‘Ape Gedara Avurudu', a fun-filled digital platform of traditional Avurudu games, to mark this y...

HNB FINANCE secures Silver at prestigious National Business Excellence Awards 2019 December 2019

Leading finance company HNB FINANCE closed out what has been a dominant year for it on the awards circuit by clinching the Silver Award in the Non-Banking & Financial Services Sect...

HNB FINANCE named Best CSR Finance Company in Sri Lanka by International Business Magazine November 2019

Sri Lanka’s leading finance company HNB Finance added a fresh notch to its awards belt by securing the title for the Best CSR Finance Company in Sri Lanka, presented by well-known ...

HNB FINANCE installs sustainable composting system at Colombo South Teaching Hospital November 2019

Premier Sri Lankan financial services firm HNB Finance furthered its efforts as a responsible corporate citizen by recently introducing a sustainable composting system to the Colom...

HNB FINANCE wins GOLD at ACEF Asian Leaders Forum & Awards, India September 28 2019

The country’s leading provider of integrated financial services, HNB FINANCE, strengthened its reputation for industry excellence by emerging as the only Sri Lankan firm to secure ...

HNB FINANCE partners with mCash to offer Leasing and Loan Repayment via mCash October 14 2019

Bringing the benefits of digitalization to a wider audience, mCash recently opened its platform to HNB FINANCE in order for the company’s customer base to enjoy ease and facility t...

HNB FINANCE partners with Moneyworkz.lk to widen digital vision September 24 2019

Sri Lanka’s top integrated financial service provider HNB FINANCE, in a bid to continue broadening its online offerings and customer convenience, has partnered with the popular dig...

HNB FINANCE bags Gold and Silver at BestWeb.lk 2019 Awards August 8 2019

August 8, 2019; Sri Lanka’s premier integrated financial service provider, HNB FINANCE bagged the ‘Gold Award for the Best Website’ in the Banking and Finance category at the BestW...

HNB FINANCE launches new corporate website to offer exceptional customer experience June 12 2019

June 12, 2019: Sri Lanka's leading financial services provider, HNB FINANCE announced the launch of its new website www.hnbfinance.lk with a raft of new features to enhance end use...

HNB FINANCE amongst top 25 'Great Places to Work' in Asia July 2019

The only Sri Lankan financial institution to be featured in the coveted top 25 great places to work in Asia in the large category, HNB FINANCE has actively worked towards enforcing...

HNB FINANCE recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s ‘Great Places to Work’ July 18 2018

HNB FINANCE Limited has been once again recognized as one of the 25 Great Places to work in Sri Lanka by Great Place to Work Institute

HNB FINANCE ‘Sadaham Charika’ programme July 06 2018

HNB FINANCE recently concluded the annual Poson Poya day ‘Sadaham Charika’ programme held to invoke blessings on all stakeholders of the Company at the...

HNB FINANCE Nikaweratiya Branch shifts to a new location October 16 2017

HNB FINANCE Nikaweratiya Branch shifts to a new location with better facilities at No. 227, Puttalam Road, Nikaweratiya on 16th October 2017...

HNB FINANCE creates an oasis in Mohoththuwarama Primary School

HNB FINANCE established a water purification system and renovated the Mohoththuwarama Primary School in Kalpitiya as a part of its sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility initi...

YouLead Initiative

HNB FINANCE partnered with the (USAID) funded YouLead initiative to hold a series of specialised workshops and seminars for MSME customers and female entrepreneurs in the country.