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Bank of Ceylon Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa (left) receives ‘The Best SME Service Provider,’ from BOC General Manager/CEO Russel Fonseka
The Bank of Ceylon, yesterday commenced the New Year 2025, jubilantly announcing its newest achievement being accorded recognition as ‘Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka 2024’ awarded by the prestigious The Banker Magazine UK.
The official 1 January event was held at the bank’s head office building with the patronage of the Chairman, Kavinda de Zoysa, and the General Manager/CEO Russel Fonseka. Customers, members of the bank’s Board of Directors, corporate and executive management, staff, and well-wishers of the bank also gathered there for the occasion.
The proceedings began with a series of multi-religious sermons to invoke blessings on all stakeholders of the bank for the New Year. This was followed by the ceremonious presenting of the plaque received in honour of being ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2024’ from The Banker Magazine UK by the General Manager, Russel Fonseka and the Chief Financial Officer M.P. Ruwan Kumara, to the Chairman, Kavinda de Zoysa.
In addition to this accolade, the Chairman was presented with a distinguished award received at the People’s Excellency Awards 2024, organised by Iconic Awards. These included the title ‘The Best SME Service Provider,’ which highlight BOC’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional banking services and supporting small and medium enterprises across the nation.
The event then continued with the launch of the bank’s newest initiative, the Ranliya Loan Scheme, designed to empower women entrepreneurs and the re-launch of BOC Youth Loan Scheme exclusively for young entrepreneurs. As a responsible corporate citizen and a trusted financial partner to all Sri Lankans, BOC continues to make steadfast strides toward fulfilling its commitment to society and the environment meaningfully through digitally-driven and inclusive banking.
