Nations Trust Bank continues to bring together business leaders and entrepreneurs through Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory, a knowledge-sharing platform that provides timely economic insights, expert perspectives and opportunities for meaningful business connections to support informed decision-making in an evolving business environment.
The platform provides a forum for dialogue on key economic and business developments, helping organisations navigate emerging opportunities and challenges while strengthening connections across Sri Lanka’s business community.
The latest edition of Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory was held in Kandy, bringing together business leaders and entrepreneurs from the region for an evening of insights, knowledge-sharing and discussion on the changing economic landscape.
Participants gained expert perspectives on economic trends, tax developments and key factors influencing the business environment, while also having the opportunity to network with industry peers and thought leaders.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Dhananath Fernando, CEO of the Advocata Institute, who shared insights into economic trends, market dynamics and the evolving business landscape.
The keynote was followed by a panel discussion featuring Mr. Tishan Subasinghe, Managing Director of Moore Consulting and President of CA Sri Lanka; Mr. Dhananath Fernando; and Mr. Arosha Liyanaarachchi, Senior Executive Vice President – Commercial Banking at Nations Trust Bank.
Commenting on the initiative, Arosha Liyanaarachchi said, “Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory was created to bring together business leaders, industry experts, and our customers to engage in meaningful conversations around the factors shaping business success. For the past 05 years, we have continuously evolved and refined this platform, enhancing the experience and increasing the value it delivers to our customers.
HNB TxB Clients Gain Single-Portal Access to LankaPay Government Billers
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, has expanded the capabilities of its Transaction Banking (TxB) platform by enabling online payments to all government institutions connected to LankaPay’s Online Payment Platform, effective from 1 September 2026.
The enhancement allows HNB TxB clients across the SME, Business Banking, Emerging Corporates and Corporate Banking segments to make payments to government and regulatory institutions through a single online portal, providing a more streamlined and convenient payment experience.
Government billers currently accessible through HNB TxB include Sri Lanka Customs’ Automated System for Customs Data, the Board of Investment, Central Depository Systems, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Fisheries, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the Employees’ Provident Fund, the Import and Export Control Department, the Inland Revenue Department, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution and all 306 government institutions connected to GovPay.
Through the platform, clients can settle payments to these institutions in real time via a single secure channel, reducing the need for manual, institution-by-institution payment submissions and simplifying government-related transactions for businesses.
Nations Trust Bank Strengthens Business Dialogue Through ‘Beyond Ordinary – Nations Business Advisory’
