{"id":17768,"date":"2026-09-15T03:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T22:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=17768"},"modified":"2026-09-15T03:43:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T22:13:15","slug":"hnb-retains-euromoney-recognition-as-lankas-best-bank-for-large-corporates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=17768","title":{"rendered":"HNB retains Euromoney recognition as Lanka\u2019s \u2018Best Bank for Large Corporates\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HNB PLC received the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka 2026 award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, marking the second consecutive year that the Bank has secured the prestigious international recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award was accepted on behalf of HNB by Senior Vice President\/Head of Corporate Banking Manojith Weerasuriya, reflecting the Bank\u2019s continued progress in supporting Sri Lanka\u2019s largest corporates, multinational companies, exporters and infrastructure developers with increasingly sophisticated financial solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Euromoney\u2019s recognition builds on HNB\u2019s expanding capabilities across corporate lending, project finance, transaction banking, trade services and cross-border financing. HNB was also named Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka by Euromoney in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the award review period, HNB participated in several landmark transactions that demonstrated the increasing breadth of its corporate banking proposition. These included participation in the USD 1 billion sustainability-linked syndicated financing for Aster Chemicals &amp; Energy, cross-border acquisition financing involving Surge Global and Calcey Technologies and the arrangement of LKR 44.5 billion in syndicated financing for the 350MW Sobadhanavi power project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBeing recognised as our nation\u2019s leading corporate banking partner on such a prestigious global platform further highlights HNB\u2019s commitment to empowering Sri Lankan&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dailynews.lk\/2026\/09\/15\/business\/1038931\/hnb-retains-euromoney-recognition-as-lankas-best-bank-for-large-corporates\/#\">&nbsp;businesses<\/a>&nbsp;with the capabilities, expertise and solutions needed to navigate an evolving marketplace. By building meaningful partnerships that go beyond financing, understanding our clients\u2019 ambitions we are better able to support their growth through innovative solutions, sector insights and global connectivity. As we continue to strengthen our corporate banking ecosystem, we remain dedicated to creating sustainable value for our clients that also helps to elevate and empower the Sri Lankan economy,\u201d Majella Rodrigo Senior Vice President\/Head of Wholesale Banking said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HNB\u2019s participation in the Aster Chemicals &amp; Energy transaction also represented an important step in strengthening its involvement in complex international and sustainability-linked financing alongside leading global financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HNB Senior Vice President\/Head of Corporate Banking Manojith Weerasuriya said; \u201cReceiving this recognition for a second consecutive year is a strong endorsement of the trust our corporate clients place in HNB. Our focus has always been on understanding their businesses, anticipating their requirements and delivering solutions that extend beyond traditional financing. As Sri Lankan corporates pursue new opportunities locally and internationally, we will continue to strengthen our capabilities across financing, transaction banking, trade and digital solutions to help our clients grow sustainably and compete with confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Daily News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HNB PLC received the Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka 2026 award at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, marking the second consecutive year that the Bank has secured the prestigious international recognition. 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