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Banks should minimise customer conflicts - New Financial Ombudsman

Sri Lanka?s new Financial Ombudsman ,Ubhayasekera Mapa yesterday stressed the role the banks and other financial institutions could play in creating awareness among clients, which, he said, would assist in the process of conflict resolution.

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SriLankan redoubles efforts to bring more Indian tourists

Despite unrest in certain parts in the country SriLankan Airlines was able to draw 100,000 Indian tourists and maintained 100 flights during 2007. It is expected to double this strength during this year said the Head of Worldwide Passenger Sales Manoj Gunawardene.

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HSBC wins the Asian Banker award

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was chosen as winner of the Asian Banker Award for Achievement in Treasury for 2007. HSBC was recognised yesterday by 'The Asian Banker' for Achievement in Treasury in the Asia Pacific region. An exclusive audience of top industry leaders from around the world witnessed the award ceremony for 37 of the top professionals in the banking industry in the Asia Pacific region held in Hanoi, Vietnam.

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Trading: Pettah, which is reputed to be a centre for wholesale trading, is fast turning out to be a market place for retail as well. New products such as wristwatches, shoes and other items, which were marketed on wholesale basis is now sold at retail level. Here a trader sells watches near the Fort Railway Station. Picture by Saliya Rupasinghe

• Daya Aviation to expand domestic operations

• Indices down

• An industrial zone to cater Indian and Pakistan markets

• TIMIK enclosures receives 'Award of Excellence'

• TUI forecasts increased sales, profit this year

• Shipping magnate honoured

• John Keells awards scholarships to Moratuwa undergraduates

• Lanka Bell relocates Trinco and Batti offices

• Dialog, Arpico tie up for bill payments

• "Amethyst Fatale" enhances Oriflame's perfume portfolio

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