NDB wins prestigious accolade
The UK based World Finance magazine rated NDB as the ‘Best Commercial
Bank’ in Sri Lanka. World Finance is a highly acclaimed international
business journal that is renowned globally for its accuracy, credibility
and wide readership. The prestigious accolade was awarded in recognition
of the bank’s commitment to continued excellence and superior service to
its customers. The award appraises excellence achieved by banks against
several criteria, which include; overall performance, financial ratios,
variety and clarity of products and services, corporate governance,
alternative financial products offering, parallel market interaction and
competitive strategy.
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Chief Executive Officer NDB, Russell
de Mel receiving the award from Eleni Chalkidouo of World
Finance at the London Stock Exchange. |
The prestigious World Finance award endorses NDB’s unprecedented
growth and expertise in the commercial banking arena locally. Building
on its founding principle of development banking, NDB has excelled in
its commercial banking operation to grow into a fully fledged banking
conglomerate that offers a universal banking experience to its
clientele. The unique universal banking proposition of the NDB Group
differentiates the bank from other financial institutions. NDB Group
offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions from project
financing, SME financing and retail banking services to stockbroking,
wealth management, investment banking and even insurance solutions.
The synergy between the bank and Group constituents strengthens NDB’s
service proposition to surpass the norm of conventional banking
services. NDB has overhauled some of the giants in the industry by
taking the initiative to introduce many innovative products and concepts
to the Sri Lankan consumers. NDB was the first commercial bank to
introduce leasing and hire purchase facilities with no restrictions and
barriers.
Also, NDB’s unique savings concept themed “Ithuru Karana Maga” took
the banking industry by storm with its nationwide education campaign.
NDB Raththaran Savings was another first in the industry which gave the
customers a distinctive advantage of reserving gold for the future. With
its project finance arm, the bank has funded many large development
projects in the country, while SME financing continuously supports and
empowers the entrepreneurs of the nation.
Commenting on the award, Chief Executive Officer of NDB Group,
Russell De Mel said “We operate in a highly competitive market, which is
a reflection of the sophistication of our customers today. With many
banks competing in the market, present day customers are demanding for
innovative, customized solutions that cater to a diverse range of
individual needs.
This award demonstrates that we have the right strategy; supported by
a performance driven culture, an innovative range of products as well as
people with the right attitude to deliver consistent and sustainable
value to our customers and other stakeholders.”
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