Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
HNB PLC will be the title sponsor of the HNB National Short Course Swimming Championships (11–15 Dec 2025) at Isipathana College pool in Colombo, supporting Under-15 and Open national competitions and reinforcing its sports development programme.
Hatton National Bank PLC was named 'Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025' by The Banker's Bracken Award. The accolade cited stronger capital and liquidity, improved asset quality, SME and transaction banking growth, wider digital adoption and acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in HNB Investment Bank.
Speculative trading in Colombo Dockyard lifted the Colombo Stock Exchange—ASPI rose 1.90% to 22,452.22 while Colombo Dockyard gained 43 rupees to 217. Momentum spread into banks and construction, with higher turnover of 6.2 billion rupees and several active stocks advancing.
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB.N0000) said its Sustainable Bond issue was oversubscribed after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, leading the bank to close the offer early. The issue opened for Rs. 5 billion with an additional Rs. 5 billion tranche activated for a maximum Rs. 10 billion and is now fully subscribed; basis of allotment to be notified.
HNB PLC was named “Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025” by The Banker (Bracken Award). The award follows reported improvements in capital and liquidity, asset quality, SME and transaction banking growth, wider digital adoption and the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in HNB Investment Bank.
Colombo Stock Exchange regained nearly 40% of last week's Rs. 424 billion loss as the ASPI rose 2.04% (439.46 pts) to 22,034.32. Top contributors included DOCK, CINS, COMB, SAMP and ACL, with turnover around Rs. 3.88 billion.
Uber marked 10 years in Sri Lanka and announced a free financial literacy programme for drivers in partnership with Hatton National Bank, piloting 1,000 drivers. It also committed LKR 65 million to the Sri Lanka Red Cross and cited over LKR 160 billion in annual economic activity.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) was named Sri Lanka’s Strongest Bank for 2025 by TAB Global in its World’s 1000 Largest and Strongest Banks rankings. The assessment cited HNB’s balance-sheet quality, prudent risk discipline, profitability and liquidity as key factors.
Fintrex Finance PLC completed a Rs. 500 million Tier II capital raise via an unlisted, unsecured subordinated loan (12.50% fixed, five-year bullet) that the Central Bank recognised as Tier II capital on 30 November 2025. Hatton National Bank PLC served as Trustee for the transaction.
Colombo Stock Exchange fell 5.35% for the week, wiping out nearly Rs. 424 billion in market value. The ASPI hit a two-and-half-month low at 21,497.08 yesterday, with heavy losses in banking and capital-goods counters including JKH, HHL, COMB, SAMP, DFCC, NDB and HNB.
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) has received CBSL approval to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka’s retail banking business for Rs.18 billion, with completion expected in H1 2026. The deal will transfer about 200,000 customer accounts including premium clients, credit cards and retail loans to NTB.
AFC Asia Frontier Fund co-manager Ruchir Desai said Sri Lanka is now one of the fund’s top country picks, having raised allocation since November 2022, citing regained political and economic stability, undervalued equities (market ~11x earnings) and strong bank and consumer earnings.
HNB PLC announced a partnership with Future Automobiles to offer special Ford leasing rates, discounted insurance and complimentary life cover (Rs.600,000 natural death; Rs.4,500,000 accidental), plus dealer discounts, free services and registration for HNB leasing customers.
Colombo bourse fell 1.87% to 21,826.59, wiping Rs.143 billion off market value with turnover of nearly Rs.3.78bn and foreign net selling of Rs.295.5m. Brokers said price losses in counters including Ceylinco, Melstacorp and Commercial Bank drove the slide amid adverse weather forecasts.
Nations Trust Bank received Central Bank approval to acquire HSBC Sri Lanka's retail banking business, adding about 200,000 customer accounts; completion is expected in the first half of 2026.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) received CSE in-principle approval to list up to Rs.10 billion of senior sustainable bonds (initial 50 million bonds of Rs.100, option for further 50 million); 5-year bonds at 10.25% AER and 7-year bonds at 11.00% AER, subscription list opens 9 Dec.
Colombo market recouped 30% of Monday’s Rs.240 billion wipe-off as the ASPI rose 1% (219 points), restoring about Rs.72 billion of market cap; top contributors included RICH, CINS, SAMP, BUKI and NDB while capital goods and materials led turnover.
Hatton National Bank (HNB) launched the “Empowering Women, Enabling Entrepreneurship” program on 24 October to provide women-led MSMEs with tailored loans, savings, digital banking, POS, capacity-building, mentorship and insurance support (with HNB Assurance).
Hatton National Bank will raise 10 billion rupees through a debenture sale. The initial offer is 50 million listed, rated, unsecured, redeemable senior sustainable bonds at Rs100 each with 5- and 7-year tenors, with a further 50 million on oversubscription; the CSE has approved listing in principle.
Colombo Stock Exchange opened December sharply lower as the ASPI fell 3.04% to 22,022.06 following Cyclone Ditwah; the S&P SL20 lost 2.89% and turnover topped Rs.5.2bn with foreign net outflow of ~Rs.106.2mn. Capital Goods and Banking led turnover while Access Engineering rose and several banks and John Keells fell.
HNB PLC has been named Platinum sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025, to be held in Colombo on 1–2 December 2025. The bank said it will use the platform to promote digital transformation, financial inclusion and industry collaboration.
HNB PLC launched the 'Empowering Women, Enabling Entrepreneurship' programme on 24 October, offering tailored loans, savings, digital banking, POS machines, mentorship and insurance for women-led MSMEs. The initiative is supported by over 300 staff and partnerships with more than 50 local and international organisations.
HNB PLC is the Platinum sponsor and Official Banking Partner for the first-ever IBSL National Banking and Finance Conference 2025 in Colombo on 1–2 December. HNB says the sponsorship reflects its commitment to driving digital transformation, financial inclusion and industry collaboration.
Hatton National Bank (HNB.N0000) signed an MoU with Damro to provide personal and SME loans covering 80%–100% of solar equipment costs for customers purchasing solar systems. Damro will promote HNB’s financing via its physical and digital channels to support uptake by households and small businesses.
Colombo market slid as the ASPI fell 0.80% (182.14 pts) to 22,662.09 and turnover dropped to about Rs.2.34 billion, a near five-month low. Banking counters (SAMP, COMB, HNB) and names including RICH, Hemas, Access Engineering, ACL Cables and Diesel & Motor drove the declines and top turnover.
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB.N0000) was crowned Sri Lanka’s Best Corporate Citizen 2025 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce awards, winning seven honours including the Finance Sector Best Performance award. HNB also won the Triple Bottom Line Economic Sustainability award and Best Project Sustainability for its 'SOLO Podi Podi Business' digital literacy initiative.
Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI fell 0.80% (182.14 pts) to 22,662.09, led by declines in diversified financials including Sampath Bank, Commercial Bank and HNB while market turnover dropped to 2.34 billion rupees. SMB Finance's non-voting shares were the top gainer, up 10 cents to 40 cents.
Softlogic Holdings was unveiled as title sponsor of the new Kandy Kings franchise at a launch on 26 November ahead of the inaugural Ceylon Golf League (5–7 Dec) at Royal Colombo Golf Club. Supporting partners named include WealthTrust Securities, HNB Assurance and Rockland Distilleries.
HNB PLC has been named Platinum Sponsor of TiECON Colombo 2026 to support Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in accessing networks, capital and mentorship for global expansion.
Colombo market closed higher for a second straight session, with the ASPI up 0.11% to 22,844.23 and the S&P SL20 up 0.20% to 6,311.30. Market turnover was over Rs.3.4bn (38% below the monthly average), foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.124.56m, policy rates were maintained and investors showed interest in hotel counters; key movers included HNB, DOCK, DIMO, AEL and PKME.