Welcome To SLBA
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) represents the collective interests of Sri Lanka’s banking sector within the broader regulatory framework that guides the country’s financial system. The Association works alongside financial authorities and member banks to strengthen the resilience, stability, and integrity of the banking sector.
SLBA acts as a platform for licensed banks while competing at individual level to collaborate as an industry, exchange insights, and address common challenges to enhance the overall health and integrity of the banking sector.
Banking Industry Eco-system in Sri Lanka
The key constituents of the banking industry in Sri Lanka are as follows:
SRI LANKA BANKING SECTOR FACT AND FIGURES
Number of Licensed Banks
Deposits (LKR Trillion)
loans and receivables in the banking industry (LKR Trillion)
Total Taxes banks pay to Government(Revenue)
Board of Directors
Leading with Vision, Guiding with Integrity
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nations Trust Bank PLC
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Seylan Bank PLC
Sri Lanka Banks’ Association
Licensed Commercial Banks
Operating under strict regulatory guidelines, licensed commercial banks play a vital role in the economy by ensuring financial stability, promoting economic growth, and meeting the diverse financial needs of their clients.
Licensed Specialized Banks
Licensed Specialized Banks focus on specific sectors and engage in activities such as funding industrial, agricultural and real-estate projects etc. which are identified as important for the broader growth of the economy. They are differentiated from Licensed Commercial Banks due to limited yet focused product offering they have. The LSBs are also supervised and regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka similar to the LCBs.
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Sustainable Finance Workshop “Mobilizing Together”
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SLBA Chairman & Board Members at the Meeting with Central Bank Governor
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Workshop on Sustainability and Climate Related Disclosure
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Workshop on Climate Fundamentals
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Sri Lanka’s Banks Present far-reaching Proposals to Finance Minister to Drive Economic Recovery
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Sustainable Banking Initiative
The Sustainable Banking Initiative (SBI) of the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) is a voluntary, sector-led platform that supports the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Launched in November 2015 following extensive dialogue within the banking sector, the SBI serves as a focal point for policy advocacy, proactive engagement, and capacity building, both within the banking sector and among broader stakeholders.
Upadeshana
Empowering Financial Freedom, One Step at a Time
Established in 2009, the Credit Counselling Centre (CCC), known as Upadeshana, is a collaborative initiative between the Sri Lanka Banks’ Association and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Centre was created to support individuals across the country in navigating financial challenges with greater confidence and knowledge.
Counselling is provided free of charge by specially trained retired bankers. Sessions are offered both one-on-one and in small groups, ensuring a personal and practical approach to financial well-being.
