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CDB celebrates remarkable journey of 30 years
Daily FT
|September 15, 2025
REFLECTING on a remarkable three-decade journey of pioneering steps, benchmark achievements, and trailblazing initiatives in Sri Lanka's Non-Banking Finance Industry (NBFI), Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its 30th anniversary with a series of meaningful celebrations.
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Starting from 4 September with a Sarwa Rathrika Pirith ceremony and Heel Danaya the following morning, the events embraced both tradition and unity. On 8 September, team members from across the island gathered for a grand celebration that underscored CDB's people-centric culture and Sri Lankan roots. A highlight was the opening of the CDB Heritage Pavilion, a creative showcase of its transformative milestones and inspiring journey to becoming a top-tier NBFI. The celebrations seamlessly blended heritage, culture, and innovation, reaffirming CDB'
This story is from the September 15, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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