Seylan Bank has recently honoured employees who achieved notable success at national-level mercantile sports competitions, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to holistic employee development, teamwork, and wellbeing beyond the workplace.
The recognition was led by Director/Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Jayasekara and celebrated employees and teams who delivered strong performances at the 2025 Mercantile Tournaments, securing both championship titles and individual accolades in swimming and basketball.
The Seylan Swimming Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 16th President’s Challenge Trophy – Mercantile Swimming Championship 2025, securing five gold medals and one silver medal. Notably, Dilini Kumarasinghe won three gold medals, while Thamadi Mewanya claimed two gold medals and one silver medal, highlighting the team’s discipline, talent, and competitive spirit.
In basketball, the Seylan team emerged as champions at the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League 2025 (Division A), continuing their strong winning tradition. Epciba Washington Clay was also recognised as the Most Valuable Player for his standout performance throughout the tournament.
Commenting on the achievements, Varuna Koggalage, who also serves as President of the Seylan Bank Sports Club, praised the employees for their commitment, discipline, and teamwork. He noted that their dedication in sports reflects the same values that drive the organisation’s success, highlighting Seylan’s emphasis on balancing professional growth with personal and athletic development.
DFCC Bank Expands Middle East Remittance Network Through AlfaNow Partnership
DFCC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with AlfaNow in Dubai, expanding its remittance network across the Middle East and enhancing the way Sri Lankans working abroad send money home.
The collaboration further strengthens one of Sri Lanka’s key financial lifelines—overseas remittances—which play a vital role in supporting household expenses, education, and long-term financial stability for families across the country.
Through this partnership, DFCC Bank aims to improve the speed, security, and accessibility of international fund transfers, particularly for customers in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative is expected to enhance transaction turnaround times and reliability, making it easier for expatriates to stay financially connected with their families in Sri Lanka.
The agreement was formalised in the presence of Hasan Jaber and Anton Arumugam.
Commenting on the collaboration, Anton Arumugam noted that expanding presence in key remittance corridors is essential to ensuring Sri Lankans abroad can support their families efficiently. He emphasised DFCC Bank’s focus on delivering transfers that are fast, secure, and dependable, especially during periods of increased demand.
The Middle East remains a major contributor to Sri Lanka’s inward remittance inflows, making service reliability and accessibility increasingly important. Through partnerships like this, DFCC Bank continues to strengthen its cross-border financial infrastructure while supporting the evolving needs of Sri Lankan expatriate communities.
Seylan Bank Recognises Employees for Outstanding Performance
