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Amãna Bank opens Self Banking Centre at Maligawatte
December 30, 2019

Amãna Bank opens Self Banking Centre at Maligawatte

Amãna Bank recently opened its sixteenth Self Banking Centre at Maligawatte under the patronage of its Head of Human Resources - Farhan Refai alongside customers and staff of the Bank. The Self Banking Centre currently facilitates 24x7 customer deposits through having an automated Cash Deposit...

Amana Bank now in Panadura
December 23, 2019

Amana Bank now in Panadura

Amãna Bank recently opened its 31st branch in Panadura under the patronage of its Senior Vice President - Treasury & Financial Institutions Pharis Jazeel and Vice President – Operations Imtiaz Iqbal, alongside the Bank’s staff, invitees and customers. Located centrally at No 145,...

Amãna Bank OrphanCare wins Global Accolade – Social Responsible Bank of the Year
December 19, 2019

Amãna Bank OrphanCare wins Global Accolade – Social Responsible Bank of the Year

Amãna Bank was recently adjudged the IRBA Social Responsible Bank of the Year 2019 in recognition for the Bank’s flagship CSR venture Amãna Bank OrphanCare. Held in Muscat – Oman, the IRB Awards is a platform that recognizes the performances and projects of non-interest based...

Amãna Bank expands network by over 750 locations islandwide
December 17, 2019

Amãna Bank expands network by over 750 locations islandwide

First bank in Sri Lanka to facilitate account deposits through Pay& Go Amãna Bank has joined hands with MegaPay (Private) Limited, the operators of Pay&Go kiosks to become the first bank in Sri Lanka to enable its customers the convenience of depositing money to their accounts through...

Amãna Bank shows resilience in Q3 profit momentum
November 26, 2019

Amãna Bank shows resilience in Q3 profit momentum

Amãna Bank has showcased resilience by recording a 9 month Profit After Tax of Rs 431.0 million in 2019, in line with Rs 430.0 million that was achieved during a relatively favorable economic environment in the corresponding period of 2018. Profit Before Tax for the 9 months ending 30 September...

OrphanCare Trust commences fund distribution benefitting over 2500 Orphans
November 24, 2019

OrphanCare Trust commences fund distribution benefitting over 2500 Orphans

OrphanCare Trust successfully completed its inaugural fund distribution among its 2500 plus registered orphans. Amana Bank’s flagship CSR venture OrphanCare, was launched earlier this year with the aim of addressing a very important yet mostly unattended need of orphan children; which is to secure...

Amãna Bank strikes Gold as ‘Entity of the Year’ at SLIBFI Awards
October 24, 2019

Amãna Bank strikes Gold as ‘Entity of the Year’ at SLIBFI Awards

Amãna Bank was bestowed the Gold Award for ‘Entity of the Year’ at the recently concluded SLIBFI Awards 2019, cementing its leadership status in the non-Interest based banking and finance industry in Sri Lanka. In addition to winning the grand prize, the Bank also carried away 3 other...

Amana Bank wins Gold at LankaPay Technovation Awards 2019
October 17, 2019

Amana Bank wins Gold at LankaPay Technovation Awards 2019

Amana Bank received the Gold award for ‘Best Common ATM Acquirer of the Year – Category C’ at the recently concluded LankaPay Technnovation Awards. The Bank further went on to win a special recognition award for ‘Bank of the Year for Financial Inclusivity.’ LankaPay Technnovation...

Amãna Bank launches Business Plus
October 14, 2019

Amãna Bank launches Business Plus

Towards facilitating the growing needs of SMEs and business enterprises, Amãna Bank recently launched a specialized banking platform titled Amãna Bank Business Plus. Amãna Bank Business Plus is a platform tailor made for business owners offering a banking relationship that ensures...

Amãna Bank declares Interim Dividend
September 24, 2019

Amãna Bank declares Interim Dividend

Amãna Bank, having paid its inaugural dividend in 2018, has now announced an interim dividend for the Financial Year 2019. The total dividends of over Rs.200 million, translating to 8 cents per share, is scheduled to be paid on 11 October 2019. The Bank’s dividend declaration works...

Amãna Bank continues partnership with Facets 2019 as Official Banker
August 30, 2019

Amãna Bank continues partnership with Facets 2019 as Official Banker

Amãna Bank has joined hands for the third consecutive year with the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association to be the official banking partner for their annual showpiece exhibition Facets 2019. The Iconic exhibition in the gem and jewellery industry of Sri Lanka will commence on 29 August and...

Amãna Bank records a 29% growth in Q2 PAT
August 12, 2019

Amãna Bank records a 29% growth in Q2 PAT

Amãna Bank achieved a commendable 29% YoY growth in Profit After Tax for Q2 to close the quarter with a bottom-line of Rs 162.2 million compared to Rs 125.5 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2018. Despite the higher tax regime applicable to the Banking Industry which accounted for...

Amana Bank completes a successful Q1
May 15, 2019

Amana Bank completes a successful Q1

Financing Income up by 21% Amãna Bank recorded a successful first quarter as it posted a Profit Before Tax of LKR 180.8 million and a Profit After Tax of LKR 126.6 million, despite challenging conditions that prevailed in the market. The Bank continued its growth momentum in core banking operations...

Amãna Bank introduces Visa PayWave contactless cards
April 17, 2019

Amãna Bank introduces Visa PayWave contactless cards

Amãna Bank now encourages all its customers to embrace the change of PayWave enabled Visa Debit Cards in order to experience a more secure, fast and convenient payment solution. Customers can now make payments by simply tapping or waving their Debit Cards at the PayWave enabled POS machine instead...

Amãna Bank launches OrphanCare Trust Invites all orphans in Sri Lanka to benefit
April 1, 2019

Amãna Bank launches OrphanCare Trust Invites all orphans in Sri Lanka to benefit

Towards creating a lasting impact on society and as an initiative towards ‘giving back’ to the people, Amãna Bank, Sri Lanka’s torchbearer of people friendly banking, recently launched its flagship CSR venture OrphanCare. Established as an independent trust under the auspices...

Amana Bank profits up by 22% crossing LKR 900 Mn
February 19, 2019

Amana Bank profits up by 22% crossing LKR 900 Mn

Amãna Bank, having paid its inaugural dividend payment in 2018, continued its profit momentum to end the year on a significant note, despite the challenging market environment. Profit Before Tax recorded LKR 902 million, reflecting a YoY growth of 22%. The PAT for the same period was up by 11%...

Amãna Bank relocates its Oddamavadi Branch
February 12, 2019

Amãna Bank relocates its Oddamavadi Branch

Amãna Bank recently relocated its Oddamavadi Branch to a more modern banking premise located at No. 93, Main Street, Oddamavadi thereby providing an enhanced banking experience to its customers. The new premise was declared open by the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer alongside...

Amãna Bank amongst the LMD Top 100
January 24, 2019

Amãna Bank amongst the LMD Top 100

The LMD 100, has been ranking the Top Sri Lankan listed corporates for the last 25 years. Ranked at 95th position, Amãna Bank is the youngest listed company to be among the LMD 100 in 2018. Commenting on this recognition, Amãna Bank’s Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Azmeer said “Being...

Amãna Bank extends its reach and access with 14 Self Banking Centres Island wide
January 10, 2019

Amãna Bank extends its reach and access with 14 Self Banking Centres Island wide

In view of providing greater access to people to experience the non-interest based participatory banking concept, Amãna Bank has strengthened its reach with the establishment of 14 Self Banking Centres islandwide. Expanding its reach to 43 service points, including its 29 full-service branches,...

Amãna Bank continues to support Kalubowila Hospital Children’s Ward
January 1, 2019

Amãna Bank continues to support Kalubowila Hospital Children’s Ward

As part of its continued CSR focus towards children, Amãna Bank made another valuable contribution to the Children’s Ward (15B) of the Colombo South (Kalubowila) General Hospital by donating essential medical equipment for the day to day use of treating patients. Along with the donation...

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