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NSB launches activities for new year

The National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremoniously started its functions and activities for the year 2012 on January 2 at the head office, in Kollupitiya.

The occasion, which got under way with the blessings of multi religious programmes, was attended by NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam, Working Director Sumanadasa Abeygunawardana, GM and CEO H. M. Hennayake Bandara, the newly appointed Additional General Manager who assumed duties on that day, T. M. K. Bandara, Senior Deputy General Manager Dhammika Perera, and the DGMM of the Bank, K. Raveendran, Jagath Gamanayake, Thulasi Samarasinghe, Kithsiri Wijeyaratne and Anula Jayasinghe along with Head of Risk and Compliance S. R. Gunathilake, Assistant General Managers, together with higher management of the bank and the members of the staff .

The declaration of 40th anniversary year of NSB for the staff was also ceremoniously symbolized at this occasion. This occasion was also made more colourful with a cultural performance produced by the team of Sri Lanka Army.

HSBC Premier privileges further enhanced in 2012

HSBC recently said that it's much sought after global proposition; HSBC Premier has been further enhanced with exemplary product offerings that go beyond customer expectations.

The main attributes of the proposition, encompassing five aspects of the product, offers a Premier lifestyle on par with no other.

These include exclusive HSBC Premier concierge services, home loans, car loans, enhanced credit card privileges and a dedicated Premier Relationship Manager.

The HSBC Premier Concierge service, one of the new additions this year, is the epitome of service and convenience. Customers are pampered with many exciting offers and a bouquet of services that range from holiday planning and reservations, dining reservations, auto service assistance and airport transfers to special gift deliveries and many others.

In addition, customers are assisted by a highly insightful and dedicated Premier Relationship Manager who personally looks into all their banking needs and acts as an ambassador to HSBC's integration of global expertise with local knowledge.

In today's context where time is deemed a scarce commodity of any intense high net worth lifestyle, this convenience of a personalized service, creates more time for recreation and family, which is a priceless value addition.

HSBC Sri Lanka Retail Banking and Wealth Management Head Nilantha Bastian said, "HSBC Premier is a much sought after banking proposition that is personalized and globally recognized.

Our customers are highly mobile globally and also seek local privileges. Hence, to further enhance the lifestyles of our customers, we have rolled out some key enhancements to the current Premier proposition to suit their most discerning lifestyle." The special home loans offered will give HSBC Premier Customers the choice of having a new or second home or an opportunity to invest in properties within Sri Lanka.

Obtaining that dream vehicle for an exotic rendezvous is also a possibility with car loans provided at competitive interest rates. They can also be useful when upgrading current vehicles to the latest and most prestigious automobiles in the market.

Premier, Wealth Management and International Banking Head Aasiri Idamalgoda said, "HSBC Premier Customers have been enjoying many privileges that compliment their lifestyle.

For instance the recent Premier 'ODEL' day was a huge success during the season with a record number of customers patronizing the outlets.

The newly enhanced privilege platform will ensure our Premier customers enjoy unsurpassed privileges both at home and away."

The privileges and recognition HSBC Premier MasterCard offers surpass all expectations and provides endless benefits to their customers. With an HSBC Premier MasterCard, customers can now experience the best global and local sensational dining and leisure deals ranging from 25%-40% at selected Hilton restaurants, John Keells Hotels and many more. The card is also coupled with specific security features designed to minimize hassle and guarantees exceptional service at all times.

The newly enhanced services come in the wake of HSBC's recent partnership with MasterCard, to delight customers with added privileges offered globally in addition to the local Premier Credit Card benefits. For a comprehensive list of all services offered, customers could log onto www.hsbcpremier.lk

BoC Ratmalana branch commences 2012 business