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From left: LankaPay CPO Lakshman Palliyaguruge, Colombo Stock Exchange CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike, LankaPay Deputy CEO Dinuka Perera, Colombo Stock Exchange Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara, LankaPay CEO Channa de Silva, CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, LankaPay DGM – Finance Rasika Galappaththy, and CA Sri Lanka CEO Lakmali Priyangika
LankaPay has won the coveted Gold award under the SME category at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2024. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), TAGS Awards recognises organisations that exemplify the highest standards in Transparency, Accountability, Governance, and Sustainability (TAGS). This accolade further solidifies LankaPay’s reputation as a trailblazer in the financial and technological landscape of Sri Lanka and our commitment for transparency, good governance and excellence.
TAGS Awards serve as a benchmark for organisations committed to maintaining robust corporate governance practices and adopting sustainable business strategies. Securing the Gold award highlights LankaPay’s unwavering dedication to fostering transparency and accountability while upholding governance and sustainability principles in all its operations. This milestone reflects the organisation’s steadfast commitment to setting industry benchmarks and driving Sri Lanka’s digital transformation journey.
Speaking on this outstanding achievement, LankaPay Chairman L.H.A. Lakshaman Silva stated, “We are delighted to have been recognised among the best in the industry. This award is a testament to the collective efforts of the LankaPay team, who continuously strive to exceed expectations and contribute to the organisation’s mission of creating a digitally empowered Sri Lanka. LankaPay has always been at the forefront of revolutionising the digital payment ecosystem in Sri Lanka. As the operator of the country’s national payment network, LankaPay enables seamless, secure, and efficient payment solutions for individuals and businesses alike. Winning the Gold Award under the SME category reaffirms the organisation’s role as a key enabler of financial inclusion and digital innovation.”
LankaPay CEO Channa de Silva expressing his view of this achievement stated, “This recognition at the TAGS Awards 2024 underscores LankaPay’s commitment to excellence in all aspects of its operations. The organisation’s robust governance framework ensures ethical and transparent decision-making processes, while its sustainability initiatives focus on reducing environmental impact and promoting social well-being. LankaPay continues to align its strategies with global best practices, ensuring its operations remain resilient and adaptive to emerging challenges.”
As LankaPay continues to lead the way in reshaping Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, this achievement serves as a reminder of the organisation’s potential to create a more inclusive, transparent, and sustainable future.
