NDB Wattala branch renovated to serve customers better
The National Development Bank PLC renovated and reopened its Wattala branch to a more spacious and a conveniently accessible location in a bid to provide a better service experience to people in the area.
With the relocation of its branch, NDB renewed its profound banking relationships with the individuals and businessmen in the Wattala area, opening its doors to the aspiring entrepreneurs to benefit from the Bank’s many customized SME financing facilities and advisory services while inspiring individuals to reach their financial aspirations with ease. NDB pioneers in providing exceptional Micro Finance solutions for small scale entrepreneurs and gives constant empowerment to women and propel financial guidance to grow in their life. With its expertise and knowledge in SME financing, NDB will continue to offer a range of SME banking solutions including short term working capital loans, supplier and distributor finance and long term funding which will be beneficial to the traders, distributors as well as professionals and proprietors in the area.
Supplemented by enhanced technology and the expertise of its staff members, the re-opened Wattala branch will continue to enrich the lives of its residents by providing a host of Retail Banking services; such as current and savings accounts, children’s savings accounts, NRFC/ RFC accounts, fixed deposits, housing loans, education loans, leasing facilities, credit and debit cards, bancassurance, mobile banking as well as Western Union Money transfer services coupled with the convenience of Internet Banking and a Call Centre that operates 24 hours.
Pan Asia Bank was recognized for the excellence of its business practices for the third consecutive year at the National Business Excellence Awards 2017 held recently.
The bank received the merit award in the banking sector which comprised of several larger and older contenders in the industry.
National Business Excellence awards which is Sri Lanka’s benchmark business excellence awards was organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka. During the selection process of this event, all applicants undergo a rigorous evaluation by two panels of judges before being nominated for an award.
Accordingly the bank was evaluated under seven criteria for this award namely, leadership, corporate governance, capacity building, performance management, market reach, corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Commenting on the achievement, Pan Asia Bank’s Director/ CEO Nimal Tillekeratne attributed this recognition to the bank’s sheer persistence to deliver the best in all areas of the banking business notwithstanding the challenging circumstances.
“This award manifests all the excellent work carried out by our staff under the correct guidance of our board of directors. I must also state that this would never have been possible if not for the trust and confidence placed on us by our customers who stood and grew with us through different times”, Tillekerate added.