People’s Bank, has been awarded the ‘Best Banking Group 2016 - Sri Lanka’ and ‘Most Sustainable Bank 2016 Sri Lanka’ by the World Finance magazine at the World Finance Banking Awards for this year, making it the third consecutive occasion it has received this honour.
The World Finance Banking Awards recognized People’s Bank for the institution’s internal and external performance; finance ratios, array of products and services; customer relations management systems, sales and growth and competitive strategy.
People’s Bank has consistently spearheaded the banking industry towards a more robust future. The awards were received by CEO/General Manager, People’s Bank, N. Vasantha Kumar and Deputy General Manager, Banking Support Services, Mahinda Premanath.
The annual World Finance Banking Awards recognize industry leaders, eminent individuals, exemplary teams and distinguished organizations which represent the benchmark of achievement and best practices in a variety of fields.
CEO/General Manager, People’s Bank N. Vasantha Kumar said, “We are proud to receive this honour from the globally reputed World Finance magazine for the third time, which reflects our wealth of banking expertise which is driving our growth across all our segments.”
“These awards are a genuine testimonial to our commitment to uplift the national economy by providing financial services across small medium and large scale sectors. During our over 50-years of operations, People’s Bank has pioneered many products and services,” he said. “The bank now enjoys a largest banking network of 740 branches and 500 ATMs. Our digitalization drive and environmental sustainability commitment are taking us closer to becoming one of the greenest banks in the country,” Vasantha Kumar said.