To commemorate its 65th anniversary, People’s Bank has launched the ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan, giving customers an exclusive opportunity to grow their savings while celebrating the Bank’s more than six decades of service to the nation.
Introduced as a special anniversary promotion, the ‘Legacy 65’ Investment Plan is available for 65 days from July 1 to September 3, 2026, offering customers an attractive 6% annual interest rate.
Commenting on the initiative, People’s Bank Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking A.U.A. Anzar said, “For 65 years, People’s Bank has remained committed to empowering the financial aspirations of Sri Lankans. The ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan is a tribute to the enduring trust our customers have placed in us and reflects our continued commitment to providing rewarding financial solutions that create long-term value. We invite our customers to celebrate this milestone with us by taking advantage of this exclusive anniversary investment offer.”
People’s Bank marked its 65th anniversary on July 1, 2026, celebrating six and a half decades of dedicated service to Sri Lanka. Since its establishment in 1961, the Bank has played a pioneering role in expanding access to formal banking services, promoting financial inclusion, and supporting the country’s economic and social development.
Today, People’s Bank continues to build on this longstanding legacy by introducing innovative digital banking solutions and customer-focused financial services, while maintaining a strong presence across communities throughout the island.
Customers interested in the ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan can visit their nearest People’s Bank branch to learn more about the offer and take advantage of the special anniversary promotion before it concludes on September 3, 2026.
HNB Custody and Trustee Services Becomes First to Receive ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), one of Sri Lanka’s leading private sector banks, has achieved another significant milestone in its commitment to service excellence with the ISO 9001:2015 certification of its Custody and Trustee Services Department.
The globally recognised certification was awarded by TÜV NORD, a renowned German certification body accredited by Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS), the national accreditation body of the Federal Republic of Germany.
HNB’s Custody and Trustee Services Department, a market leader in its segment, received the ISO 9001:2015 certification in recognition of its comprehensive portfolio of banking, financial, and specialised advisory solutions designed to meet the evolving requirements of capital and debt market participants.
The certification audit evaluated the Department’s end-to-end service offerings, including Fund Accounting services for a diverse portfolio of prominent investment fund schemes; Custody Services covering the safekeeping, administration, and settlement of equity, debt, and other securities; and Trusteeship services supporting a wide range of capital market and structured finance transactions.
These services include securitisations, debentures, corporate bonds, Sukuk and Islamic bonds, green and blue bonds, subordinated loans, escrow transactions, and tax agency services.
Commenting on the achievement, HNB Executive Vice President and Head of Custody and Trustee Services Tyrone Hannan said, “For HNB’s Custody and Trustee Services to be awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Certification is a recognition of the superior service quality to its exclusive clientele who demand the best in class service from us as the service provider. This recognition is a testament to the high service standards set by the Custody and Trustee Services team to meet client expectations and the rigorous adherence to internal and regulatory requirements.”
The certification further reinforces HNB’s commitment to maintaining internationally benchmarked service standards while delivering reliable, specialised solutions to participants in Sri Lanka’s capital and debt markets.
People’s Bank Introduces ‘Legacy 65’ Anniversary Investment Plan
