BOC aims to reach Rs 1 trillion asset base
Sanjeevi JAYASURIYA
The Bank of Ceylon aims to reach Rs one trillion balance sheet during
this year maintaining its position as the premier state bank. “We will
remain one of the largest state institutions in the country and our
plans to reach Rs one trillion asset base could be realized within this
year. The bank operates under a wide spectrum of scope and will meet the
expectations of all stakeholders,” newly appointed General Manager of
Bank of Ceylon, K. Dharmasiri said.
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K. Dharmasiri after assuming duties as the new General
Manager, Bank of Ceylon. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa
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“The bank is a mega institution and the responsibility towards the
society will be shouldered in keeping with the government policies and
plans. The bank will continue to operate under the three fold approach
of sustainability, security and maintaining the current status while
projecting a locally strong international bank,” he said at the function
held to assume duties at the BOC Tower yesterday.
“The bank has plans to forge ahead maintaining profitability as a
reputed bank both locally and internationally. We are moving in this
direction,” the new General Manager assured.
The Bank of Ceylon is the premier state bank with 315 branches, three
foreign branches including the London Bank, 248 regional offices and 404
teller machines. The staff strength of the bank stands at 8,500.
Dharmasiri is the 18th General Manager of the bank who has add rich
and diversified banking experience since joining the bank in 1975. |
