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HNB tops TAB Global ranking as Sri Lanka's Strongest Bank
Daily FT
|December 09, 2025
HNB PLC has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global.
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The recognition was confirmed following the release of the TAB Global World's 1000 Largest and Strongest Banks Rankings, with the announcement made recently in Frankfurt during SWIFT's annual Sibos conference.HNB CEO/Managing Director Damith Pallewatte said the accolade underscores the bank's unwavering commitment to sustained financial strength and strategic resilience, “This honour shows the resilience and clarity of purpose that guide our institution. Our teams advanced through demanding cycles with discipline and accountability. The recognition confirms the trust placed in us by customers, investors and partners and it reinforces the duty we carry as a leading private bank. We remain fully committed to safeguarding long-term strength while contributing to Sri Lanka's economic advancement with integrity and resolve.”
This story is from the December 09, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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