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HNB joins as Principal Sponsor of Northern Investment Summit 2026 to boost growth in North

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November 06, 2025

HNB PLC has joined hands with The Management Club (TMC) as the Principal Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26). The initiative, set to take place in Jaffna in January, is aimed at accelerating investment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth in the Northern Province.

HNB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Damith Pallewatte highlighted the bank’s proud presence in Jaffna for over 53 years and its legacy of more than 135 years in Sri Lanka. He emphasised that HNB upholds its leadership in empowering enterprise and nurturing sustainability. Pallewatte further noted that savings entrusted to HNB in the Northern Province have reached approximately Rs. 130 billion, while the bank’s lending portfolio now stands at around Rs. 60 billion. He added that repayment performance in the region remains strong, reflecting the discipline and resilience of local entrepreneurs.

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