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Sampath Bank Private Banking hosted an Iftar gathering at Cinnamon Life Colombo to engage and strengthen relationships with private clients.
Fintech Forum and UnionPay are driving adoption of digital payments in Sri Lanka, supporting the regulator‑approved 2024 National Card initiative to expand card usage. UnionPay has expanded local issuance since 2019 with partners including Commercial Bank and highlights QR adoption and reduced cash costs (~1.5% of GDP) as goals.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.40% to 22,218.06 at midday, with market turnover of Rs.1 billion and diversified financials leading turnover at Rs.263 million. Ceylon Tea Brokers said it will not proceed with the sale of DP Logistics and its shares were up 3.39% at Rs.12.20.
Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament that a multi-billion rupee fraud at National Development Bank has extended to involve 5–7 other banks and 4–9 non-banking financial institutions, blaming a 'systematic failure of accountability' by the central bank.
NDB Bank shares fell 15.13% to Rs.110.75 after the CSE lifted a trading suspension related to a Rs.13.2 billion fraud. Over 4.1m NDB shares traded (Rs.455m); most peer banks rose but the banking index fell 0.8%, with NDB the largest negative contributor to a 67.05-point ASPI drop.
President Dissanayake chaired a meeting with bank and financial institution heads to promote the National QR Payment Promotion Initiative; CBSL Governor Weerasinghe said shifting from ATM cash services to the new digital method will cut banks' ATM costs and provide a more efficient, secure payment option.
Colombo bourse opened mixed: ASPI rose 0.04% to 21,126.60 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.24%; market turnover exceeded Rs. 3bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs. 804.7m. Food & beverage and capital goods led turnover with heavy crossings in Melstacorp.
National Development Bank said employee fraud caused an estimated loss of 13.2 billion rupees and its CSE trading was halted. Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank and Hatton National Bank traded lower and the ASPI was down 0.34% at midday.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a meeting with bank and financial institution heads to launch the National QR Payment Promotion Initiative and seek banking sector support for rapid adoption. The Central Bank said the shift will reduce ATM cash transaction costs and offer a more efficient, secure payment method.
Siyapatha Finance, a fully owned subsidiary of Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000), reported PBT of Rs. 2,660 million for the year to 31 Dec 2025 (up 26%) and PAT of Rs. 1,556 million (up 29%). Total assets rose to Rs. 84,740 million, gold loans jumped 63%, and Fitch rated it A(lka) Stable.
ASPI fell 1.2% (258.31 pts) for the week and the S&P SL20 dropped 2% (124.30 pts); market turnover was about Rs.1.77bn with net foreign outflows of Rs.68.2m, while breadth was positive and activity was led by capital goods, banks, materials and food & beverage names.
Sampath Bank launched its SampathCards Avurudu campaign offering cardholders discounts of up to 60% at partner merchants through 30 April 2026. The promotion covers categories including retail, supermarkets, dining, travel, electronics, jewellery, wellness and hotel stays.
CSE All Share Index rose 0.43% to 21,156.10 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.26% to 5,888.48, with Hatton National Bank and Commercial Bank sliding after dividend expiries. Turnover was 3.57 billion rupees; Melstacorp and Sampath led gains while Central Finance was a top laggard.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose as the ASPI gained 0.55% (116.65 pts) to 21,182.83, with bank stocks leading turnover of Rs.370 million. WindForce filed to issue up to 40 million green bonds to raise Rs.4 billion; top movers included Sampath, ACL Cables and Dialog while HNB and John Keells weighed on the index.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally down as the ASPI fell 0.12% to 21,066.18 after an intra-day dip below 21,000, with turnover ~Rs.3.6bn and foreign net outflows of Rs.125m. Sampath, NDB, Hayleys, ACL Cables and PGP Glass were cited as top negative contributors and the ASPI was down 11.24% for March.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down with the ASPI down 0.12% to 21,066.18 and turnover at 3.57 billion rupees. Crossings included John Keells (11,971,313 shares) and Seylan Bank (300,000), and Dipped Products and Haycarb announced cash dividends of 0.76 and 1.70 rupees per share respectively.
Colombo Stock Exchange eased at midday with the ASPI down 0.33% to 21,022.14 and the S&P SL20 down 0.47% to 5,881.20. Brent futures fell below $110; Sampath Bank, Hayleys and ACL Cables were top decliners while Renuka Agri Foods rose after a filing showed a 10.04% shareholding.
The ASPI fell 1.33% (283.49 pts) to 21,092.24 as Colombo market opened lower amid rising oil prices and Mideast tensions; principal detractors included John Keells, NDB, Hayleys, Melstacorp and Commercial Bank while Lanka IOC and Browns Investments saw gains.
Sampath Bank launched its SampathCards 'Swipe a Memory for Life' Avurudu campaign, offering discounts of up to 60% at partner merchants through 30 April 2026. The promotion covers categories including retail, supermarkets, dining, travel and hotel stays to drive cardholder engagement.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down 1.33% as Brent crude stayed above $115/bbl; ASPI fell 283.49 pts to 21,092.24 and S&P SL20 dropped 91.03 pts to 5,908.96. Turnover was Rs 4.76bn with diversified financials contributing Rs 1.612bn; JKH and Sampath saw crossings.
Daraz Sri Lanka launched its Avurudu Wasi campaign (27 Mar–8 Apr) offering Rs.50 million in vouchers, free delivery and discounts up to 85%, plus Brand Rush Hour deals from 60 brands. Payment partners include Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, DFCC and Nations Trust Bank, and Dialog is a participating brand.
Dossiers won $350,000+ in Google Gemini AI credits to expand its proprietary compliance database across South Asia. Sri Lankan banks and NBFIs, including existing clients tied to NDB and Sampath (via their securities/wealth units), could benefit as the country prepares for its 2026 FATF/APG evaluation.
Siyapatha Finance, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank (SAMP.N0000), had its Rs. 3.75 billion subordinated debenture issue oversubscribed. The five-year listed debentures carry a fixed 11.50% p.a. and proceeds will strengthen Tier-2 capital and fund the lending portfolio.
Sampath Bank’s subsidiary Siyapatha Finance PLC saw its subordinated debenture issue (tranches Rs. 2,000m, Rs. 1,000m and Rs. 750m) oversubscribed with applications exceeding Rs. 3.75 billion. The five-year debentures (Rs.100 per unit) carry a fixed 11.50% interest and proceeds will strengthen Tier-2 capital.
The ASPI rose 3.47% (706.26 pts) to 21,071.23, recovering Rs. 244 billion on reports of a possible de‑escalation in the Middle East; the S&P SL20 gained 3.91% to 5,909.23. Market turnover exceeded Rs. 4.2 billion with gains led by Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, John Keells and Colombo Dockyard while foreigners were net sellers.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose after US President Trump's pause on attacks, with the All Share Price Index up 3.31% to 21,039.77 and the S&P SL20 up 3.57% to 5,889.75. Top contributors were Commercial Bank (up 5.49% to Rs.201.75), Sampath Bank (up 2.98% to Rs.155.75), Melstacorp (up 2.14% to Rs.167.00) and DFCC Bank (up 4.45% to Rs.135); DFCC also listed 12,310,834 shares after a scrip dividend.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher: ASPI +1.35% to 20,360.27 and S&P SL20 +4.24% to 5,927.87, led by gains in Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, John Keells, Hatton National Bank and Hayleys. Market turnover was Rs.4.22bn; capital goods saw the most turnover and NDB raised Rs.16bn in a green/sustainability-linked bond.
Sampath Bank hosted the 'Unstoppable Woman' SME entrepreneur development programme for over 100 participants at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, focusing on leadership, financial discipline and the use of digital/e‑commerce tools to support women-led SMEs.