Colombo Serendib Round Table 2 (CSRT2), one of the active chapters of Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL), is marking its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of fellowship, community empowerment and charitable initiatives across Sri Lanka.
Throughout its 30-year journey, CSRT2 has undertaken a range of community-focused projects guided by the Round Table motto, “Adopt, Adapt, Improve”. Its initiatives have supported communities through education, healthcare and other areas of social development.
One of the organisation’s most significant contributions came in the aftermath of the Boxing Day tsunami. Working alongside Round Table Sri Lanka, CSRT2 contributed to an international fundraising effort that raised more than USD 2 million from Round Table chapters around the world. The funds were used to rebuild affected schools, restore educational facilities and support children and communities impacted by the disaster.
Another major initiative was the ‘From the Heart’ project, which focused on providing life-saving paediatric heart surgeries for children in need. Through the programme, more than 25 complex heart surgeries were carried out free of charge, with the initiative supported by the medical expertise of Dr. M. M. Lahie in partnership with the international charity Gift of Life and Asiri Surgical Hospital Pvt Ltd.
As CSRT2 celebrates three decades of service, the anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on its past initiatives while renewing its commitment to creating sustainable community impact. The organisation continues to focus on educational empowerment, sustainable development and bringing together young men committed to contributing positively to communities across Sri Lanka.
HNB Again Named Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Bank for Large Corporates’ by Euromoney
HNB PLC has been named Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka 2026 at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, securing the international recognition for the second consecutive year.
The award was accepted on behalf of HNB by Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Manojith Weerasuriya, highlighting the Bank’s continued focus on serving large corporates, multinational companies, exporters and infrastructure developers through a growing range of specialised financial solutions.
The latest recognition reflects HNB’s expanding capabilities across corporate lending, project finance, transaction banking, trade services and cross-border financing. The Bank previously received the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka award from Euromoney in 2025.
During the latest award assessment period, HNB was involved in several major transactions demonstrating the breadth of its corporate banking services. These included participation in the USD 1 billion sustainability-linked syndicated financing for Aster Chemicals & Energy, cross-border acquisition financing involving Surge Global and Calcey Technologies, and the arrangement of LKR 44.5 billion in syndicated financing for the 350MW Sobadhanavi power project.
HNB Senior Vice President and Head of Wholesale Banking Majella Rodrigo said the recognition reinforces the Bank’s commitment to supporting Sri Lankan businesses with the expertise, capabilities and financial solutions required to operate in an evolving marketplace.
Rodrigo added that HNB’s approach extends beyond providing financing, with the Bank seeking to build long-term partnerships by understanding clients’ ambitions and supporting their growth through innovative solutions, sector expertise and global connectivity.
Colombo Serendib Round Table 2 Celebrates Three Decades of Community Service
