Habib Bank opens for business in Kandy

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Plans to open two more branches as the bank grows in confidence and operations in Sri Lanka

From left: Habib Bank Ltd. Country Operations Manager Khawar Mahmood, Property Finance and Investments Kandy Ltd. Chairman Thusitha Wijesena, Senior Minister for International Monetary Cooperation and Deputy Minister of Finance & Planning Dr. Sarath Amunugama and Habib Bank Ltd. Regional General Manager – SriLanka and Maldives Arif M. Ali at the opening

Habib Bank, Pakistan’s largest bank, has had more than six decades of presence in Sri Lanka and last week reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by opening a new branch in Kandy. Senior Minister for International Monetary Cooperation and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Sarath Amunugama was the Chief Guest at the opening. The new Kandy branch is located at L1-5B, Kandy City Centre (KCC), Dalada Veediya, Kandy. The branch offers a wide range of products and services such as current accounts, savings accounts, foreign currency accounts, fixed deposits, term loans, trade services and treasury services. Habib Bank (HBL) also plans to open two more branches this year in Sri Lanka, thereby ensuring that it provides the network and products that its growing customer base seeks. The bank also plans to launch new products such as Islamic banking, Visa Debit Card and Internet banking during 2014. As Pakistan’s worldwide bank, HBL offers banking solutions to customers in 29 countries spanning four continents. The company’s tradition of personalised service and its capacity to respond to customer needs, make it the largest bank in Pakistan for cross-border trade and remittances. Through network of 1,547 branches across Pakistan, the company pursues financial inclusion with vigour and its 1,400 plus ATMs nationwide offer unmatched convenience and it maintains the lead in providing solutions through alternate delivery channels. Habib Bank continues to expand its franchise and enhance capacity through a balanced approach to capital preservation and growth. HBL offers banking beyond borders.