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Amãna Bank joins 48th IsDB Annual Meetings in Jeddah
June 1, 2023

Amãna Bank joins 48th IsDB Annual Meetings in Jeddah

Amãna Bank recently participated in the much acclaimed 48th IsDB Annual Meetings, which took place from 10 to 13 May in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with the presence of OIC member country Ministers of Finance, Governors of Central Banks, and invitees from IsDB investee banks and institutions. Besides...

Amãna Bank offers Best Pricing and Extended Tenures for Leasing, Housing & Personal Financing
May 16, 2023

Amãna Bank offers Best Pricing and Extended Tenures for Leasing, Housing & Personal Financing

In a situation where many people are forced to postpone their financing needs due to limited availability of financing solutions, very high rates and minimal time period being allowed for repayment, impacting their affordability, Amana Bank has come forward offering an attractive solution beyond all...

Amana Bank continues positive performance trend with double digit PBT growth
May 12, 2023

Amana Bank continues positive performance trend with double digit PBT growth

Continuing the positive performance trend, Amana Bank PLC achieved a double digit growth in Profit Before Tax for Q1 2023, by leveraging on its stability and resilience in the back drop of a challenging economic environment. During the quarter the Bank went on to record a healthy 10% growth in Profit...

Amãna Bank wins Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2023
May 3, 2023

Amãna Bank wins Gold at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2023

Amãna Bank received the Gold Award for ‘Best Common ATM Acquirer of the Year – Category C’ at the recently concluded fifth edition of LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2023 organised by LankaClear Limited, the operator of LankaPay national payment network. The objective of the awards...

Amãna Bank hosts SME Business Forum in Central Region
April 24, 2023

Amãna Bank hosts SME Business Forum in Central Region

Amana Bank recently conducted a business forum for its SME customers in the Central Region. The business forum titled ‘Drive 2023’ focused on sharing insights towards driving the local economy by enhancing business resilience in face of the current challenging times. The forum witnessed the...

Amana Bank promotes Harindra Obeysekere as Treasury Head
April 20, 2023

Amana Bank promotes Harindra Obeysekere as Treasury Head

Experienced Treasury Dealer Harindra Obeysekere has been promoted as Amana Bank’s Head of Treasury and Financial Institutions while being inducted to the Bank’s Management Committee. Prior to this Harindra was the Bank’s Asst. Vice President – Treasury and Financial Institutions. Harindra...

Amana Bank continues to demonstrate stability with best ever PBT of LKR 1.2 Bn
February 27, 2023

Amana Bank continues to demonstrate stability with best ever PBT of LKR 1.2 Bn

Backed by its resilient model which advocates prudent risk management and governance fundamentals, Amana Bank PLC continued to navigate through turbulent times, effectively, leading to its best ever performance. The Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of LKR 1.21 billion for the Financial Year ending...

Amãna Bank conducts GRC Forum
February 6, 2023

Amãna Bank conducts GRC Forum

Amana Bank recently conducted its Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) Forum at Mandarina Hotel. The GRC Forum focused on the integrated collection of capabilities and global best practices that enables the Bank to reliably achieve its objectives while addressing uncertainty and ensure compliance through...

Amana Bank crowned South Asia's Finance Entity and Bank of the Year at IFFSA Awards 2022
December 20, 2022

Amana Bank crowned South Asia's Finance Entity and Bank of the Year at IFFSA Awards 2022

Amana Bank PLC Sri Lanka was once again recognised with the Gold Award for Entity of the Year at the much celebrated IFFSA Awards, which recognises the non-interest based Islamic Banking & Finance industry amongst South Asian countries, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives....

Amãna Bank empowers women entrepreneurs to fulfil their dreams
November 23, 2022

Amãna Bank empowers women entrepreneurs to fulfil their dreams

With the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has witnessed a boom of women entrepreneurs, who have taken up additional responsibilities to support their families. Their tireless entrepreneurial efforts have come amidst confronting unprecedented socioeconomic challenges and financial constraints....

Amana Bank declares 5th successive Dividend
November 18, 2022

Amana Bank declares 5th successive Dividend

Amana Bank continued its dividend journey despite the volatile economic environment by declaring its 5th successive annual dividend, thereby totalling the Bank’s dividends declared since 2018 at over Rs 1.1 billion. Offering its shareholders an Interim Scrip Dividend of 10 cents per share for the...

Amana Bank demonstrates stability and resilience recording a 9 Month PBT of Rs 940 Mn, continuing its growth momentum
November 16, 2022

Amana Bank demonstrates stability and resilience recording a 9 Month PBT of Rs 940 Mn, continuing its growth momentum

Amana Bank has successfully continued its growth trajectory to record a Profit Before Tax of LKR 940.0 million for the nine months ending 30 September 2022, showcasing its resilient performance amidst a challenging economic environment. The Bank’s PBT achievement reflects a 28% YoY growth compared...

Amana Bank engages with OrphanCare Trust to bring a smile to Orphans along with T20 World Cup Excitement
November 1, 2022

Amana Bank engages with OrphanCare Trust to bring a smile to Orphans along with T20 World Cup Excitement

With the commencement of the T20 World Cup, Cricket has become the platform for all Sri Lankans to come together as one nation bringing hope and smiles at a time when the country is faced with numerous challenges. With the purpose of sharing the joy and achievements of Sri Lanka Cricket, Amana Bank recently...

Amana Bank commemorates Customer Service Week
October 17, 2022

Amana Bank commemorates Customer Service Week

In commemoration of International Customer Service Week Amana Bank showcased its commitment towards service excellence, by rolling out a Bank wide campaign naming October as the month of Customer Service. The Bank carried out several initiatives to inculcate its service mantra ‘We Care’ amongst...

Amana Bank continues to support business customers to overcome economic hardships
September 22, 2022

Amana Bank continues to support business customers to overcome economic hardships

Amana Bank has continued its effort in supporting its SME and business banking customers to help reduce their burden as a result of the current unprecedented macroeconomic conditions. Similar to overcoming the difficult times brought on by the pandemic-induced economic slowdown, the banking sector was...

Amana Bank partners with UNDP Sri Lanka for emergency relief
September 12, 2022

Amana Bank partners with UNDP Sri Lanka for emergency relief

Private Sector contributing towards socio-economic recovery in Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka, 9 September 2022: Amana Bank recently partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, to channel support through the recently launched ‘Private Sector Giving Facility for Emergency...

Amana Bank’s Resilient Performance Continues
August 17, 2022

Amana Bank’s Resilient Performance Continues

Amana Bank continued its growth momentum in profit amidst subdued economic conditions, and recorded a growth of 25% in mid-year Profit After Tax to reach LKR 362.0 million in comparison to LKR 289.3 million a year ago. Profit Before Tax stood at LKR 556.9 million compared to LKR 505.7 million posted...

Amana Bank commissions 5 new ATMs
June 10, 2022

Amana Bank commissions 5 new ATMs

Amana Bank recently commissioned five new ATMs at its existing Self Banking Centres located at Rajagiriya, Wattala, Kalutara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee. In addition to cash withdrawals, Amana Bank Self Banking Centres also facilitates cash deposits and cheque deposits. Having 33 fully fledged branches...

Amana Bank records best ever quarterly performance in Q1 2022
May 17, 2022

Amana Bank records best ever quarterly performance in Q1 2022

PAT up 92% | PBT up 78% | Deposits up 10% | Advances up 14% Amana Bank PLC recorded its best ever quarterly performance since inception recording an impressive 78% YoY growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) and a 92% YoY growth in Profit After Tax (PAT). This remarkable performance within the quarter amidst...

Amãna Bank Awards 2022 recognises the Best of the Best
April 25, 2022

Amãna Bank Awards 2022 recognises the Best of the Best

Recognising the best of the best under the theme ‘Rewarding Excellence’, Amana Bank Awards 2022 was recently held at Shangri-La Colombo under the patronage of the Bank’s Chairman Asgi Akbarally. The ceremonial event commenced with the recognition and felicitation of the Bank’s...

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