RDB Bank welcomes 2025 with renewed commitment to growth and innovation

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Chairman Lasantha Fernando

General Manager/CEO (Acting) Janitha Priyashantha

As the Regional Development Bank (RDB) welcomes the year 2025, it reflects on 40 years of service and growth, from 1985 to 2025. This milestone highlights RDB’s journey as a cornerstone of development banking in Sri Lanka, committed to empowering communities and enhancing livelihoods. Its history stands as a testament to dedication and the enduring impact the bank has made on the lives of countless individuals and communities across the nation.

In this new year, RDB reaffirms its mission with renewed vigour, placing emphasis on delivering innovative solutions that drive digital transformation and sustainable development. Guided by this vision, the bank is determined to expand support for entrepreneurs and small businesses through dedicated units such as the Entrepreneur Development Unit and Business Revival Unit. RDB’s aim is to achieve the ambitious target of financing 15,000 new small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and introducing impactful financial services tailored to the needs of rural development.

At the heart of RDB’s operations lies a steadfast commitment to sustainability. The bank is focused on integrating environmentally responsible practices into its banking operations, ensuring that growth is both inclusive and sustainable. By embracing new technologies, RDB is committed to enhancing customer service, making banking more accessible, efficient, and future-ready.

RDB’s advancements in digital banking continue to transform the financial landscape. Through initiatives such as the RDB Quick App, RDB QR, and RDB Debit Visa Card, the bank is empowering customers with seamless and secure tools designed for modern banking needs. Stepping into 2025, RDB expresses profound gratitude to its customers and staff for their unwavering trust and support and looks forward to achieving new milestones and continuing the journey of progress and empowerment.

Here’s to a successful 2025 – a year filled with innovation, shared prosperity, and the continued transformation of lives and communities.

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