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NTB launches Nations Business First

Nations Trust Bank (NTB) PLC launched an exclusive package Nations Business First, designed to help businesses handle their banking conveniently and efficiently.

The package is bundled with cost savings and fee waivers and aims to save the time of businessmen so that they can manage their business better.

Deputy General Manager of SME Banking at Nations Trust Bank PLC Keshini Jayawardena said, “Nations Business First is an exclusive banking package designed to help businesses handle their banking conveniently and efficiently thus giving businessmen more time to focus on their business or to have more quality leisure time.

Most small businesses are run by a few owners of the business who have to do everything in the business themselves, like marketing, finance and customer care.

“The idea is to take some of the hassle of banking and financial services off these busy businessmen and this save them time and money,” she said.

The Business First proposition available in three categories. The Platinum category is dedicated for business current accounts maintaining an average account balance of Rs.5Million.

The Gold option is available for balances between Rs.500,000 and 4,999,999, while the Silver Option is available for an average account balance between Rs.50, 000 and 499,999.

Jayawardena said, “Nations Business First comes with attractive cost savings and fee waivers , which will improve their business bottom line as well.

The three categories of Nations Business First membership - Platinum, Gold and Silver offer varying degrees of benefits based on average current account balances.

Amongst the benefits we offer are dedicated relationship managers to provide financial planning and advice to execute all your banking requirements.

Other services include cash collection, post-dated cheque management and payroll services and a range of deposit and investment products. In terms of facilities we offer leasing, factoring, trade services and overdrafts with fast approval times.”

She said that the new centre will offer the Bank’s customers an exclusive and comfortable banking environment whilst the Bank’s Relationship Managers are also situated right through the branch network.

The account may also be accessed through the Bank Call centre or through automated channels such as Internet or SMS banking. She also commented on the hallmark 365 day banking service offered by Nations Trust Bank with extended banking hours at the 37 branches and 11 leasing centres and six personal banking centres located island wide.

Harcourts opens 15th branch

The Harcourts Super Drugs Chain opened its 15 branch at Castle Street, Colombo 8 recently.

The Branch was inaugurated by the Consultant Physician and Nephrologist who is the current President of SLMA and Director of Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Professor Rezvi Sheriff.

Chairman of Harcourts, Ahamed Rheyas, Mrs. Hidaya Rheyas, CEO of Harcourts Super Drugs, Harees Farouk, Directors and Senior Managers were also present. The branch is equipped with high-speed computerized billing facilities and will be provided with the specialized loyalty cards of Harcourts Super Drugs such as the gold card and the platinum card.

Sampath in Embuldeniya

Sampath Bank reached another milestone in expanding their network by opening their latest branch in Embuldeniya recently.

The new branch is the 114th of Sampath’s electronically linked island-wide branch network that offers accessibility to the banking facilities from anywhere in the country.

True to their tagline “We Present Your Future”, the branch is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and well trained staff to provide cutting edge financial solutions and hassle free banking services to the customers in the locality.

Addressing the gathering at the opening ceremony, Chairman, Sampath Bank I W Senanayake said that the bank will make every effort to deliver the highest level of customer service, cutting edge financial solutions, flexibility with a focus on customer needs and the technology of tomorrow, today.

The bank completed a successful year 2008 with a profit increase of 26.9% and is standing strong amidst the turbulent industry.

G L H Premaratne- Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer Sampath Bank was also present.