Sampath Bank, in partnership with Mastercard, has introduced an exclusive premium banking offering for members of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), featuring two dedicated credit card options: the Sampath CPM Sri Lanka Platinum Mastercard and the World Mastercard. Designed to cater to the financial and lifestyle needs of professionals, the cards combine greater spending flexibility with a variety of travel, leisure and lifestyle privileges.
Both credit cards offer global Mastercard acceptance, SampathCards Ultra Rewards Points, overseas travel insurance coverage of up to USD 100,000, contactless Tap & Go payment facilities and convenient instalment payment plans.
Commenting on the partnership, Darshin Pathinayake, Chief Business Intelligence Officer at Sampath Bank, said the bank remains focused on developing financial solutions that reflect the changing needs and expectations of different customer groups. He noted that the new Platinum and World Mastercard offerings combine the bank's card services with the benefits of professional membership, providing eligible CPM Sri Lanka members with valuable lifestyle privileges and enhanced financial flexibility.
The World Mastercard provides access to international airport lounge facilities alongside a selection of exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits. Meanwhile, the Platinum Mastercard features international lifestyle and golf privileges, as well as optional life insurance coverage of up to LKR 1.5 million, subject to the applicable premium. Both cards also offer pre-approved credit limits based on members' CPM status, subject to the bank's credit assessment and approval policies.
As an additional benefit, both card variants come with a waiver of the first-year annual fee, while World Mastercard holders are also entitled to a joining fee waiver.
Mahesha Amarasuriya, Country Manager for Sri Lanka at Mastercard, highlighted that modern professionals increasingly seek payment solutions that deliver convenience, security and value across their connected lifestyles. He said the collaboration with Sampath Bank and CPM Sri Lanka brings together trusted payment services, worldwide acceptance and a range of travel and lifestyle benefits, enabling members to enjoy greater value from their everyday transactions.
Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala, Founder and President of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka, stated that the partnership recognises the changing expectations of professionals by offering a dedicated financial solution that reflects their professional standing while supporting their personal and career journeys.
Active members of CPM Sri Lanka can obtain further details regarding eligibility, applications and applicable terms and conditions by contacting the SampathCards Centre or visiting their nearest Sampath Bank branch.
National Youth Futures Forum Unveils Joint Vision for Youth Empowerment and National Unity
Global Unites has hosted the National Youth Futures Forum at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo, bringing together young people and stakeholders from diverse sectors to develop a common vision for youth advancement and strengthening national unity.
The event showcased findings from national youth research, presented policy recommendations and introduced eight proposed goals aimed at addressing key youth-related challenges. It also marked the launch of the National Coalition for Youth Development and National Unity.
The initiative is backed by a comprehensive survey involving approximately 2,500 participants from all 25 districts, alongside 22 consultation sessions held across the country's nine provinces. A youth oratory competition conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English further contributed to the process. These activities were designed to capture the experiences, challenges and ambitions of young people and transform their perspectives into actionable recommendations.
The research and consultations covered a broad range of concerns affecting young people, including access to education and employment, financial difficulties, mental wellbeing, discrimination, inter-community relationships and opportunities to participate in decisions that shape their future.
Speaking at the forum, Prashan De Visser, Founder and President of Global Unites, emphasised the importance of recognising young people's potential and creating meaningful opportunities for their involvement in national development.
He noted that young people throughout Sri Lanka possess valuable ideas, capabilities and a strong willingness to contribute, highlighting the need for greater collaboration and engagement to help them take on leadership roles. He further described the forum as an opportunity to transform the insights gathered through research and consultations into a collective commitment to improving youth wellbeing and building trust among communities across the country.
Sampath Bank Partners with Mastercard to Launch Two Exclusive Credit Card Variants for CPM Sri Lanka
