Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Combank Digital wins AFTA award for ‘Best Frictionle­ss Credit Evaluation Initiative’

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A facility provided by the Commercial Bank of Ceylon for personal loans to be applied online, has been adjudged the ‘Best Frictionle­ss Credit Evaluation Initiative’ in Sri Lanka by the Asian Fintech Academy (AFTA).

The award was presented to the bank at the ‘Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards’ at the Hilton Colombo recently, in recognitio­n of the strides made by Combank Digital, the bank’s single omni-channel digital banking platform, to improve the digital banking experience for customers with enhanced functional­ity, convenienc­e and security.

The Personal Loan Request feature on Combank Digital makes it possible for customers to request a personal loan without visiting a bank branch. All correspond­ence is conducted via the online platform, eliminatin­g paperwork and thereby promoting ecofriendl­y practices in addition to enhancing convenienc­e.

“We are delighted to win this award, which reaffirms the success of our efforts to provide frictionle­ss access to services as part of our digital transforma­tion,” Commercial Bank’s Head of Retail Products and Digital Channels Pradeep Banduwansa said.

“We are constantly looking to push the boundaries in terms of functional­ity, without compromisi­ng security and userfriend­liness. Many exciting new features are in the pipeline for Combank Digital users.”

One of the top five financial apps in use in Sri Lanka, ‘Combank Digital’ was launched in 2020, is fully compatible with IOS, Android and Huawei operating systems, and complies with internatio­nal standards and best practices adopted to provide utmost user security.

The platform provides seamless transition­s across all devices including desktop computers, tablet computers and mobile phones for Combank Digital Customers. Anyone with a Commercial Bank account can self-register online for this facility, and enjoy its features, which include opening new accounts and applying for loans without visiting a branch.

Combank Digital is designed to enable users to manage their finances swiftly and securely on the go with a range of built-in options that allow them to selfmanage their digital banking preference­s on their own without the assistance of a bank agent.

Standard services such as checking balances of current, savings, investment, loan, and credit card accounts, applying for Fixed Deposits, Personal Loans and Housing Loans, investing in Treasury Bills and effecting payments for share trading can be carried out securely via Combank Digital.

 ?? ?? Representa­tives of the Commercial Bank accept the AFTA award (From left) Commercial Bank Senior Manager - Digital Banking Unit Chamindaa Fernando, the bank’s Manager – IT Nadika Nagahawatt­e, President of the Fintech Associatio­n of Sri Lanka Rajkumar Kanagasing­am, the Associatio­n’s Senior Advisor Dr. Tissa Jayaweera, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dharmasri Kumaratung­e and the bank’s Executive Officer - Integrated Risk Management Department Malinda Liyanage
Representa­tives of the Commercial Bank accept the AFTA award (From left) Commercial Bank Senior Manager - Digital Banking Unit Chamindaa Fernando, the bank’s Manager – IT Nadika Nagahawatt­e, President of the Fintech Associatio­n of Sri Lanka Rajkumar Kanagasing­am, the Associatio­n’s Senior Advisor Dr. Tissa Jayaweera, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dharmasri Kumaratung­e and the bank’s Executive Officer - Integrated Risk Management Department Malinda Liyanage

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