Company filings, disclosures and news on Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB), Major Banks on the Colombo Stock Exchange, tagged by theme and scored for sentiment.
HNB PLC launched 'Supiri Weera Jumbo', a 10-episode cartoon series to mark the 35th anniversary of its HNB Singithi children's savings account; the series premiered Sept 29 and will stream weekly on HNB's YouTube channel from Oct 1 to engage young savers.
The Association of Professional Bankers ran a CPD event preparing Sri Lanka's banking sector for its APG mutual evaluation (on-site 26 Oct-6 Nov 2026) that will assess AML/CFT/PF technical compliance and effectiveness. Speakers urged a shift from documentation-led checks to outcome-focused, risk-based controls.
Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka to 'B-' and restructured 2036/2038 bonds rallied to about 103 cents on the dollar. Standard Chartered and the Central Bank said Sri Lanka should aim to return to international capital markets before the IMF program ends in March 2027 while avoiding aggressive borrowing.
HNB PLC's Central Collections Unit has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification by Bureau Veritas Lanka for its debt collection and recovery activities in personal financial services. The certification affirms its standardized, risk-based recovery processes aimed at improving customer experience and managing impairments.
Hatton National Bank PLC said its Central Collections Unit (covering debt collection and recovery in personal financial services) has obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification from Bureau Veritas, confirming its recovery processes, documentation and customer-handling meet international quality standards.
Sri Lanka's ASPI closed up 0.15% at 21,085.15 as positive sentiment followed a rating hike; turnover was Rs 1.32bn. Top contributors included Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, HNB and Hemas, while Carson Cumberbatch, Hayleys and Lion Brewery were among laggards; trades noted in Maharaja Foods, DIMO, Dipped Products and Browns Investments.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose at midday, ASPI +0.52% to 21,163.12, with materials leading turnover (rupees 88.93m) and total turnover rupees 344.22m. Top gainers included Dialog, Commercial Bank, Hemas, HNB, Ceylon Cold Stores and Ambeon; Malwatte Valley, Palm Garden Hotels and Distilleries were top losers; Aitken Spence will allot its oversubscribed 2026 debentures.
Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to B- from CCC+ with a Stable outlook, and the Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 0.36% to 21,054.01 on Tuesday. Top positive contributors were Access Engineering, Overseas Realty, Dialog Axiata and Hatton National Bank, while Kotmale, Namunukula Plantations, Sri Lanka Telecom, CDB and John Keells were among the decliners.
The Colombo bourse fell to a near six-month low as the ASPI dropped 0.37% to 20,979.18 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.33% to 5,909.45. Market turnover was over Rs.750m, foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.19.1m, and top ASPI decliners included BREW, MELS, CTHR, CINS and HNB.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices traded higher on Tuesday morning: ASPI +0.09% to 20,997.61 and S&P SL20 +0.27% to 5,925.55. Top contributors were HNB (+1.65), CCS (+1.27) and SLTL (+2.16); laggards included COMB (-0.25), HAYL (-0.67) and DIST (-0.38). Market turnover was Rs.114.4m, led by Consumer Durables & Apparel (Rs.37.5m).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday, with the ASPI down 0.37% (77.08 points) to 20,979. Market turnover was Rs 750.35 million; Aitken Spence, Nations Trust Bank and HNB Life were positive contributors while Melstacorp, Hatton National Bank, ACL Cables and Access Engineering were top decliners.
HNB PLC has partnered with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing as the Exclusive Banking Partner for the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026 and SLIM DIGIS 2.6, securing exclusive sponsorship and branding rights across both events.
The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka will host Digital Summit Asia/Sri Lanka 2026 on 1-2 October at Waters Edge Colombo. DMASL aims to grow digital marketing's GDP contribution from 4% to 15% and the summit features 75+ international speakers and sponsors including Hatton National Bank, John Keells and Aitken Spence.
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was the main sponsor of the SOS Children's Villages Sri Lanka Cultural Evening 2026, supporting a platform for children to showcase music, dance and creative performances and reinforcing its community and youth development commitments.
Colombo stocks opened higher with the ASPI up 0.12% (25.16 pts) to 21,048.59 and the S&P SL20 up 0.20% to 5,936.69; market turnover was LKR 139.24m. Top contributors included Haycarb, Melstacorp, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and HNB while Access Engineering, Vallibel One, DFCC Bank and RIL Property lagged; WindForce said it will commission a 10MW/40MWh BESS and a 5MW floating solar plant on Sept 18, 2026, taking its renewables capacity to about 268 MW.
HNB PLC has enabled HNB TxB clients to make real-time online payments to all LankaPay-connected government billers via a single portal from 1 September 2026, covering 306 government institutions including Customs, Inland Revenue and the Employees' Provident Fund.
HNB PLC enabled online payments to all government institutions on LankaPay's Online Payment Platform via its TxB platform from 1 Sep 2026, allowing HNB TxB clients (SME to corporates) to settle in real time to 306 government billers through a single portal, replacing manual submissions.
HNB PLC has extended its partnership with John Keells CG Auto to offer vehicle leasing for BYD and Denza customers, providing special leasing rates and flexible residual-value options of up to seven-year facilities. Customers also receive a waived first-year HNB credit card fee and discounted vehicle insurance.
Colombo Stock Exchange edged lower as the ASPI slipped 0.07% (down 15.72 pts) to 21,246.41 while the S&P SL20 was flat at 5,976.82. Top movers included Namunukula (+12.37%), Co-operative Insurance (+3.03%) and HNB (+0.20%); Printcare fell 5% after a board-recommended rights issue and Asia Asset Finance listed converted shares.
CFA Society Sri Lanka held the 13th Capital Market Awards on 10 September 2026, with Hemas Holdings Ltd. winning Gold for Best Investor Relations (Mid-to-Large Cap). hSenid Business Solutions won Small-Cap IR Gold; Sunshine Holdings (Silver) and John Keells Holdings (Bronze) were also recognised, and Softlogic received a sector-report award.
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) was named Euromoney's Best Bank for Large Corporates in Sri Lanka for 2026, its second consecutive year winning the award. During the review period HNB took part in landmark deals including a $1bn sustainability-linked syndicated financing and arranging Rs.44.5bn for the 350MW Sobadhanavi power project.
Colombo market opened lower as the ASPI fell 69 points (-0.3%) and the S&P SL20 dropped 8 points (-0.1%). Turnover was Rs.1.5bn (above last week's Rs.1.4bn), foreigners were net sellers of Rs.94.7m, with declines led by ASIR, CCS, SPEN, DIAL and others.
Colombo Stock Exchange recovered after a morning dip, with the ASPI at 21,379.02 (up 3.72 points) and the S&P SL20 at 6,005.49. Market turnover was 42.1 million rupees; notable movers included gains for Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and RIL Property, and declines for LOLC Holdings, Hayleys and Dialog Axiata.
The CFA Society Sri Lanka held its 13th Capital Market Awards on 10 Sept 2026; Hemas Holdings won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Mid-to-Large Cap) and hSenid Business Solutions won Gold for Best Investor Relations (Small Cap). Sunshine and John Keells took Silver and Bronze respectively; Hatton National Bank and Capital Alliance were event sponsors.
HNB PLC on 01 June 2026 launched a leasing scheme with Automobile Technologies to make GAC vehicles, including electric models, more accessible by offering special vehicle-leasing interest rates. The offer also includes a waived first-year credit-card annual fee and discounted vehicle insurance via HNB General Insurance.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.25% (down 53.01 pts) to 21,489.22 on Wednesday, with market turnover at LKR 972.23 mn and capital goods leading turnover at LKR 283.19 mn. HNB Finance appointed four new independent/non-executive directors effective Sept 8, 2026; its shares closed down 1.20% at 8.20 rupees.
Canadian High Commissioner Isabelle Martin urged continued business cooperation and highlighted opportunities for enhanced bilateral trade and investment at the Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council AGM. Mohamad Hameez was re-elected Council President for 2026/27 and the executive committee includes representatives from Aitken Spence and Hatton National Bank.
HNB PLC was ranked among Sri Lanka's most valuable brands in Brand Finance's Sri Lanka 100 report with a brand value of LKR 25.4 billion. The group reported a PAT of Rs.49.8 billion in 2025, group assets of Rs.2.64 trillion and loans above Rs.1.5 trillion.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.38% (81.43 pts) to 21,542.23 with market turnover Rs 1.466 billion and insurance stocks leading turnover at Rs 339.59 million. Notable movers included HNB, Cargills, Vidullanka and NDB (gainers) and Ceylinco Insurance, Sampath and Nations Trust (laggards); NTB reconstituted its Board Audit Review Committee.