The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) commenced the New Year with a formal observance held at its Head Office, bringing together customers, members of the Board of Directors, corporate and executive management, staff, and well-wishers.
The event was held under the patronage of the Chairman Mr Kavinda de Zoysa, Designated Chief Operating Officer Mr R M N Jeewantha and Deputy General Manager ( International, Treasury and Investment) Mr G A Jayashantha. Proceedings began with multi-religious blessings, seeking goodwill and guidance for the institution, its stakeholders, and the wider community.
As Sri Lanka’s largest state-owned commercial bank, the Bank of Ceylon continues to serve as a trusted financial partner to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the country. The Bank’s strategic direction for the year ahead remains focused on strengthening customer access, expanding digital capabilities, and supporting economic activity across key sectors.
In line with this direction, the Bank relaunched value added My Sri Lanka Foreign Currency Fixed Deposit which will be utilized to economic growth activities for the country as a state bank
For over 86 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,400 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services. Moreover, BOC was ranked as the top Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2025. The most valuable Sri Lankan brand by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024. Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence in key locations such as a Subsidiary in London, UK; branches in Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.
