AIA Insurance Lanka proudly serves as the Platinum Partner of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) ‘Prathibhabhisheka’ Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.
The WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards provide an inspiring platform to celebrate the strength, resilience, and innovation of women-led businesses across Sri Lanka and the wider SAARC region. Over the years, the partnership has evolved into a powerful initiative that recognises and uplifts women-led enterprises driving inclusive and sustainable economic progress.
Chathuri Munaweera, Director and CEO of AIA Sri Lanka, commented:
"We celebrate the winners, nominees, and every bold entrepreneur who dares to dream. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and contribution to a more inclusive and prosperous Sri Lanka."
AIA commended the ingenuity of this year’s applicants, many of whom have built sustainable and competitive enterprises despite challenging economic conditions, reaffirming the company’s dedication to initiatives that elevate women in business and create pathways for long-term success.
Through this enduring collaboration, AIA continues its mission to empower women entrepreneurs, recognising their critical role in driving economic growth and strengthening national development. By partnering with organisations that champion women in business, AIA remains committed to helping women rise, push boundaries, and create lasting impact for generations to come.
Pan Asia Bank Accelerates Digital Transformation with Next-Generation Card Management System
Pan Asia Bank, the nation’s Truly Sri Lankan Bank, has partnered with global fintech platform Pine Labs to enhance its credit card issuing and processing capabilities through a state-of-the-art, end-to-end Card Management System.
Through this collaboration, Pan Asia Bank will implement Pine Labs’ full-stack Credit+ platform, a modern, cloud-native, API-first solution that enables the bank to manage the complete lifecycle of its credit card portfolio. The system supports high transaction volumes, ensures high uptime, and provides flexibility in product configurations to meet evolving customer needs.
The platform will handle end-to-end credit card operations, including activation, billing, payment processing, reconciliation, and settlement, significantly improving operational efficiency and the overall customer experience.
Pan Asia Bank Director/CEO Naleen Edirisinghe said:
"This collaboration represents a major step forward in our digital journey. By adopting a next-generation card management platform, we are enhancing our ability to deliver seamless, secure, and responsive card services while building a scalable foundation for innovation and long-term growth."
Pine Labs CEO B. Amrish Rau added:
"Our platform provides the bank full control over the card lifecycle, including configurations, limits, and program logic, while supporting scale and operational excellence."
The Credit+ platform will integrate with Pan Asia Bank’s core banking system and payment networks, offering real-time authorization, rule-based controls, and configurable limits via APIs, marking a significant leap in the bank’s digital capabilities.
AIA Insurance Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs at WCIC ‘Prathibhabhisheka’ Awards
