Amãna Bank partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Central Province to successfully host the ENRICH MSME Business Forum in commemoration of World MSME Day. The event, held in Kandy, brought together over 100 Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise organizations from the region, including their directors and senior officials, for a day of insightful discussions.
The forum featured four key thematic sessions covering Human Resource Management, Marketing, Technology and Talent, concluding with a dedicated Business Session. Each segment included a presentation by a subject matter expert followed by a panel discussion. These panels featured a diverse group of three distinguished individuals, including a leading entrepreneur from the region and a high-ranking government official.
The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Hon. Sarath B.S. Abayakoon, Governor of the Central Province, as the Chief Guest, Her Excellency Mrs. V.S. Saranya., Assistant High Commissioner of India, and Prof. Terrence Madhujith, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, both as Guests of Honor. The presence of Deshamanya Jagath Dissanayake, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with its Board of Directors, further elevated the significance of the occasion.
Speaking at the event Mr. Azam Ameer, Amãna Bank’s Assistant Vice President – Business Proposition and Central Region, highlighted the forum’s objective and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting MSME growth: “Amãna Bank is honoured to partner with the ENRICH MSME Forum, which serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurs in the region to grow, innovate, and connect with new opportunities. Being Sri Lanka’s first and only licensed commercial bank fully operating on the non-interest-based model, Amãna Bank remains deeply committed to empowering MSMEs. Our people-friendly, development-focused approach is well aligned with nurturing their evolution into the future corporates of our nation.”
To support this commitment, Amãna Bank has introduced Business Plus—an exclusive banking platform tailored for the unique and evolving needs of small and medium enterprises. The proposition simplifies financial operations and empowers entrepreneurs to focus on driving growth and success. Key benefits include a dedicated relationship manager, preferential and expedited financing, payroll support, POS and QR payment solutions, special Term Investment rates, free cheque books, and online banking access.
Mr. Ameer further added: “Business Plus is not just a service—it’s our commitment to being a true financial partner to the engine of our economy, the SMEs. Our support enables them to scale, access new markets, and make a stronger contribution to Sri Lanka’s economic progress. We believe that by nurturing SMEs, we are directly fostering the growth and resilience of the nation.”
Amãna Bank PLC is a stand-alone institution licensed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with Jeddah-based IsDB Group being the principal shareholder of the Bank. The IsDB Group is a ‘AAA’ rated multilateral development financial institution with a membership of 57 countries. Testifying its position as a leading practitioner of the non-interest based banking model, Amãna Banks was recognised amongst the Top 25 Strongest Islamic Bank’s in the World by The Asian Banker.
Amãna Bank does not have any subsidiaries, associates, or affiliated institutions apart from its engagement with OrphanCare as its Founding Sponsor.
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Participants at Enrich MSME Forum in Kandy
Amana Bank Assistant Vice President Business Proposition and Central Region Azam Ameer addressing the forum
