Services
Industry Representation
- Acts as the collective voice for Sri Lanka’s licensed commercial banks.
- Engages with government agencies, regulatory bodies (like the Central Bank), and international stakeholders on behalf of member banks.
Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Dialogue
- Facilitates discussions and feedback between the banking sector and regulators to shape effective financial policies and frameworks.
Sustainable Banking Initiatives
- Develops and promotes sustainability practices in banking (via the SL-SBI).
- Offers tools, training, and guidelines to help banks adopt environmentally and socially responsible practices.
Training & Capacity Building
- Organizes workshops, e-learning modules, and knowledge-sharing events for banking professionals.
- Focuses on areas like risk management, compliance, digital banking, and ESG standards.
Coordination & Crisis Management
- Serves as a central body for coordination during times of economic or sector-wide challenges (e.g., financial crises or pandemic response).
Public Awareness & Education
- Works to improve public understanding of banking practices and financial literacy.
Facilitation of Industry-wide Projects
- Supports collective initiatives like digital banking frameworks, fraud prevention strategies, and financial inclusion programs.
