Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited commemorated International Women’s Day 2026 with an insightful leadership dialogue organised by its Women in Leadership Employee Resource Group, under the theme “Give to Gain.”
The session featured Prashant Grover, Chief Executive Officer and Country Manager of Allianz Lanka, and Shehani Seneviratne, Chief Operating Officer of 99X, as distinguished speakers.
The interactive discussion explored key themes including the role of organisations in enabling women to enhance performance, critical decisions and challenges faced during mid-career stages, and the importance of building strong support systems to achieve both personal and professional success. The session provided valuable insights for both male and female participants, fostering a deeper understanding of shared responsibility in creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Allianz SE is the parent company of Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited and a leading global financial services provider specialising in insurance and asset management, headquartered in Munich, Germany. The group has been recognised as the world’s number one insurance brand for seven consecutive years by Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking.
NDB Bank Secures Top Domestic Ranking as Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at Euromoney 2026
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has been named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the No.1 overall domestic ranking among local banks.
This prestigious recognition, determined through votes from corporate clients, reflects strong confidence placed in NDB by businesses across Sri Lanka. It underscores the Bank’s continued commitment to strengthening the country’s trade and export ecosystem through innovative and future-ready financial solutions.
Presented by Euromoney, the award is based on direct feedback from corporate clients, exporters, and trade-focused enterprises. Its client-voted nature makes the accolade particularly significant, highlighting trust in NDB’s trade finance capabilities and consistent service delivery in a dynamic global trade environment.
Commenting on the achievement, Kelum Edirisinghe, Director and CEO of NDB Bank, said:
“Being named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank and securing the number one domestic ranking is both an honour and a responsibility. Trade finance is fundamental to our economy, especially for exporters and growth-driven enterprises. This recognition, driven by the voice of our clients, validates the strength of our transactional banking capabilities, the expertise of our teams, and our commitment to delivering resilient and responsive solutions. We remain focused on enabling Sri Lankan businesses to compete confidently in international markets while navigating evolving trade dynamics.”
NDB’s performance is supported by its comprehensive suite of transaction banking and trade finance solutions, designed to serve businesses across the full trade lifecycle. Its dedicated Client Services Unit and specialised Transaction Banking teams operating islandwide ensure personalised support, fast turnaround times, and seamless service delivery.
The Bank’s network of industry specialists further enhances its offering, providing advisory-led solutions aligned with sector-specific supply chains, project cycles, and export market needs. This expertise enables NDB to structure financial solutions that support both operational efficiency and strategic growth.
For exporters, NDB provides a wide range of trade finance facilities, including structured solutions and supply chain financing, supported by an expanding network of correspondent banking relationships. This global connectivity enables smoother cross-border transactions and improved access to international markets.
The Bank’s integrated Treasury services further strengthen its proposition by helping clients manage foreign exchange risk, interest rate exposure, and liquidity planning through hedging instruments and advisory support.
Allianz Lanka Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with ‘Give to Gain’ Leadership Dialogue
