HNB expands retail banking offerings for Sri Lankan lecturers through APLA partnership

Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, HNB PLC, recently renewed its partnership with the All Island Professional Lecturers' Association (APLA) to offer enhanced retail banking packages and digital services to APLA members.

The renewed agreement, signed at HNB Towers by HNB AGM – Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama, and APLA President Dushyantha Mahabaduge, provides APLA members with attractive benefits and special interest rates on a range of HNB retail products.

"This partnership with APLA reaffirms our commitment to empowering education professionals. By offering tailored financial solutions and innovative digital services, we're enhancing the financial well-being of APLA members and contributing to the growth of our education ecosystem. Our goal is to provide educators with the support they need to excel, fostering a stronger educational landscape that will benefit future generations," said HNB AGM – Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama."

Additionally, members will gain access to HNB's advanced digital platforms, including HNB SOLO and HNB MOMO, further enhancing their banking experience.

APLA members across Sri Lanka can visit their nearest HNB Customer Centre for more information on these exclusive offerings.

With 254 customer centres, HNB is one of Sri Lanka's largest, most technologically innovative private banks. Consolidating its legacy in sustainability, good governance, and corporate excellence, HNB was crowned the Best Corporate Citizen for 2022 at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Citizen Awards. Other significant accolades include being adjudged the "Best Automobile Financing Bank in the Asia-Pacific Region" and "Best Retail Bank in Sri Lanka" for the 14th occasion by the Asian Banker, being declared the "Best SME Bank" by Asiamoney Magazine, as well as securing a Top 5 position on Business Today's Top 40 rankings for 2023.

Image Caption : HNB AGM – Head of Retail Banking, Kanchana Karunagama (fourth from right) exchanging the MoU with APLA President Dushyantha Mahabaduge (seventh from right), in the presence of (from left) HNB Mortgage Advisor, Anjula Sampath, HNB Manager - PFS, Asitha Fernando, HNB Head of Deposits, Viranga Gamage, APLA Secretary Nihal Liyanage, APLA National Organizer Sampath Aldeniya, APLA Deputy President - Welfare Damith Jayasinghe, APLA Deputy President (Administrative) - Eranga Alawaththa, APLA Deputy Secretary (Planning) Maduka M. Weerasinghe and APLA Editor Eranda Anuradha.