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Seylan Bank PLC signed an MoU with Central Depository Systems Ltd (CDS) to enable non-resident investors to use Inward Investment Accounts to channel investments and repatriate returns, with onboarding possible via the CSE mobile app.

Seylan Bank PLC signed an MoU with Central Depository Systems (CSE's CDS) to enable non-resident investors with Inward Investment Accounts to channel investments and repatriate returns via integrated banking and the CSE mobile app, streamlining onboarding for international investors.

Seylan Bank PLC has partnered with eChannelling to integrate the healthcare platform with the Bank’s Open API, enabling real-time automated payments and instantaneous reconciliation via LankaPay’s JustPay services.

Seylan Bank PLC is running a Seylan Cards Christmas campaign (18 Nov–31 Dec 2025) with weekly iPhone 17 Pro giveaways (seven winners), merchant discounts up to 50%, grocery savings up to 30% and 0% 36‑month EPP to boost card spending and partner transactions.

Seylan Bank PLC was named Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney. Fitch also upgraded Seylan's National Long-Term Rating two notches to A+(lka) with a Stable Outlook.

Seylan Bank PLC (SEYB.N0000) was named Best Bank for Customer Experience 2025 by Euromoney. Fitch also upgraded Seylan's National Long-Term Rating by two notches to 'A+(lka)' with a Stable outlook.

IBSL's National Banking and Finance Conference on 1–2 Dec 2025 will host a CEO Forum on "Digital Transformation and Financial Sustainability", featuring CEOs from Seylan Bank (SEYB.N0000), Pan Asia (PABC.N0000) and Union Bank (UBC.N0000), with DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) moderating.

Seylan Bank PLC is the Official Banking & Leasing Partner of the Colombo Motor Show 2025 for the eighth consecutive year, offering on-site lease evaluations, special rebates and interest rates, credit card solutions and digital banking services to event visitors.

APB Sri Lanka held a CPDC program titled 'AI in HR' bringing industry leaders to discuss integrating AI in recruitment, performance management and learning to boost workforce agility across the banking industry.

Seylan Bank PLC signed an MoU with the CSE's Central Depository Systems to enable non-resident Sri Lankans and foreign investors to request Inward Investment Accounts when opening CDS accounts via the CSE mobile app. Applicant information will be exchanged between CDS and Seylan Bank to streamline compliant account setup.

Seylan Bank (SEYB.N0000) and the CSE's Central Depository Systems signed an MoU to enable Seylan to process Inward Investment Accounts for non-resident Sri Lankans and foreign investors via the CSE mobile app. Applicant information will be exchanged between CDS and Seylan to support efficient, compliant account setup.

Ambeon Capital PLC reported Q2 PAT of LKR 3,820m and year-to-date PAT of LKR 4,551m, up sharply from LKR 123m a year earlier. The group cited fair value gains and strategic investments, acquired 51% of Mylands and increased holdings in Ceylon Hotels (to 13.57%), DFCC (9.91%) and retains 9.93% in Seylan.

Ambeon Capital PLC reported 2Q PAT of Rs.3.82bn (YTD Rs.4.55bn) while Ambeon Holdings PLC posted 2Q PAT of Rs.3.22bn (YTD Rs.3.9bn). The group cited fair value gains and efficiencies, acquired 51% of Mylands, and increased stakes in Ceylon Hotels (13.57%) and DFCC (9.91%) while holding 9.93% in Seylan.

Seylan Bank PLC is the Title Partner of Kedella Art of Living 2025 for the 14th consecutive year and will promote housing, personal and Seylan Solar loans, leasing, cards, and digital banking at the exhibition (14–16 Nov 2025 at BMICH).

Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, concluded on 16 Oct at The Kingsbury with over 250 delegates, showcasing blue-economy opportunities in shipbuilding, offshore energy, boat building and nautical tourism and involving sponsors including Hayleys, Seylan Bank and Lanka IOC.

Seylan Bank opened a new ATM at the Dalada Maligawa premises in Kandy on 18 July 2025 to improve accessibility for local devotees and tourists.

Seylan Bank opened its 286th Seylan Pahasara school library at Thiththawelgolla Junior College, Dambulla on 14 October 2025, advancing its goal of 300 libraries by 2026. The bank ran a week-long ‘Pahasara Week’ (Oct 8–14) and donated two laptops, a projector and other equipment.

Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, organised by the Export Development Board on 16 Oct at the Kingsbury, drew over 250 delegates from about six countries and highlighted blue-economy opportunities across shipbuilding, offshore energy (LNG, wind), fisheries and nautical tourism. Sponsors and participants included Seylan Bank, Lanka IOC and Hayleys Advantis.

Seylan Bank reported a 39.8% rise in Q3 (Sep 2025) net profit to Rs 2.89 billion (EPS Rs 4.54). The result was driven by lower provisions, with nine-month profit up 26.2% to Rs 8.33 billion, loans +15.3% and net interest income +7.2%.

Seylan Bank PLC reported Profit after Tax of LKR 8,327 Mn for the nine months to 30 Sep 2025, up 26.3% y/y, with Profit before Tax of LKR 12,809 Mn (+20.8%). Total assets rose to LKR 853 Bn, capital adequacy was 18.34% and impaired loans fell to 1.48%.

Seylan Bank reported PAT of Rs. 8.3 billion for the nine months to 30 Sep 2025, up 26.3% YoY. PBT was Rs. 12.8 billion in Q3 2025 (up 20.75% YoY); assets rose to Rs. 853 billion, NIM fell to 4.48% and impaired loans improved to 1.48%.

PayMedia Ltd won the Overall Gold Award at NBQSA 2025 for BOC Flex, named Best of the Best Software Application in Sri Lanka. The release notes PayMedia's long-term partnerships with banks including Sampath Bank, Seylan Bank and Amana Bank.

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally up as the ASPI gained 0.03% (7.45 pts) to 22,791.07 on turnover of Rs.6.61bn; DOCK, SAMP, CFIN, HARI and HUNT were among top contributors while foreigners were net sellers of Rs.235.1m.

Rayynor Silva bought Dhammika Perera's remaining 5% stake in Seylan Bank, acquiring 15 million shares at Rs.105 each for Rs.1.57 billion. The trade formed part of 16.68 million Seylan shares changing hands for Rs.1.76 billion; the stock closed at Rs.110, up Rs.1.

ASPI rose 0.66% (+149.82 pts) to 22,783.62 as the Colombo bourse extended gains, led by banks and diversified financials with heavy turnover and notable rises in SEYB, HNB, CFIN, COOP, HARI, SIRA, DFCC and WIND.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 0.66% to 22,783.62 and the S&P SL20 rose 0.47% to 6,292.27, led by heavy buying in banks and finance; top contributors included Central Finance, Co-operative Insurance, Harischandra Mills, DFCC, WindForce and Seylan Bank.

Seylan Bank will accelerate MSME lending under a government-backed loan scheme offering up to Rs 25 million per borrower at 7% interest with a maximum tenure of 10 years and guarantee coverage up to 67% (80% for women under the Liya Shakthi scheme). Applications are available through Seylan for asset purchase, technology, construction and expansion purposes.

Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.56% (123.87 pts) to 22,416.15 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.45% on turnover of around Rs. 8.9bn, with foreigners net selling Rs. 1.4bn. Hemas, Sampath, Vidullanka, Richard Pieris and DIMO were key positive contributors while banking stocks led turnover.