HSBC Group GM and Head of International Asia Pacific visits Sri Lanka

HSBC Asia Pacific Group General Manager and Head of Intern-ational Guy Harvey-Samuel arrived in the country on an official visit.  

Harvey-Samuel met with Government officials, key customers and senior management of HSBC, during his visit to the country.

He was also Chief Guest at the re-opening of HSBC’s newly refurbished Premier Centre, located at No 31, Sir Ernest De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 7.  

Commenting on the newly enhanced Premier Centre, Harvey-Samuel stated, “We are proud to have a history of 120 years in Sri Lanka with a network of 17 branches spread across the country to serve our customers.

Our strategy in the

Asian  region is to have strong, balanced and diversified geographies and businesses and we will continue to invest and grow in Asia as evidenced by our strong financial performance for 2011.”

He further stated, “The newly renovated branch, and our plans to completely renovate our Fort Head Office building in 2012, further reiterates our commitment to continued investment and growth in Sri Lanka for many more years and we are pleased to offer more convenience and services to our banking clientele here.”

The newly enhanced Premier Centre will cater to HSBC’s Premier personal banking clientele who will enjoy the highest standards of privacy and banking convenience in keeping with HSBC’s latest global standards.

Among the new improvements, is a larger reception area and more meeting rooms where HSBC’s team of knowledgeable and qualified relationship managers will assist HSBC Premier Customers with their banking and financial advisory needs, providing a truly personalised banking service.  

HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives CEO Nick Nicolaou said: “HSBC Premier – being our flagship brand, offers our high networth customers a suite of individually tailored products and services designed to help them build and maintain their wealth.

Therefore, we are happy to offer the latest banking conveniences through the newly renovated branch that will further provide them with the ultimate service and a truly international banking experience at all times.”

In addition to the new facilities offered, HSBC Premier offers multi channel services such as a 24 hour dedicated call centre with direct access to a customer service agent, free cash withdrawals from any HSBC ATM worldwide or any Plus Network ATM island-wide, and access to an award winning internet banking service, ensuring convenience and priority at every customer touch point.