Bank of Ceylon extends global reach to Seychelles
View(s):The Bank of Ceylon (BOC), moving another step forward in fulfilling its strategic aspiration of becoming Sri Lanka’s international bank, opened its newest international branch in Victoria, Seychelles recently.
The new branch was opened by the Seychelles Vice-President Danny Faure, Finance Minister Pierre Laporte and the Bank of Ceylon General Manager D.M.
Picture shows Seychelles President Danny Faure cutting the ribbon and opening the Bank of Ceylon Seychelles branch. High Commissioner Esala Weereakoon, BOC General Manager D.M. Gunasekara, Senior Deputy General Manager (International, Treasury and Investments) P.A. Lionel and Assistant General Manager (Overseas Branches)/ Country Head of Seychelles Ranjith Haputhanthri are also in the picture.
Gunasekara. Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles Ms. Caroline Abel, Senior Deputy General Manager, BOC P.A. Lionel, Assistant General Manager, Country Head of Seychelles Ranjith Haputhanthri, High Commissioner to Seychelles Esala Weerakoon and other distinguished guests participated at this event.
“The Vice-President and the Finance Minister of Seychelles extended their warm welcome to BOC and expressed their confidence in the bank. In addition to Seychelles branch, BOC has overseas branches in Chennai, Male, and a subsidiary in London,” the bank said in a statement.
Addressing the opening ceremony, BOC General Manager Mr. Gunasekara said the Bank of Ceylon Seychelles could provide a range of value added services to the citizens of Seychelles. He said the bank has plans to expand its overseas branch network to other potential emerging markets during this year.
The statement said the bank will pay special attention to countries in the region and the African continent and Italy with its highly concentrated Sri Lankan Diaspora.