HNB’s Islamic Banking unit secures several awards at SLIBFI 2023

Consolidating its position as the nation’s leader in Islamic Banking solutions, HNB PLC’s Al Najaah unit continued its winning streak at the Sri Lanka Islamic Banking and Finance Industry Awards (SLIBFI) 2023.

“Since inception, HNB has served as a partner in progress to customers from all walks of life. Throughout, we have sought to continuously evolve our product and service portfolio to offer increasingly personalised solutions tailor-made to their specific needs. The launch of HNB Al Najah just a decade ago was a key extension of this broader mission to promote greater financial inclusivity, especially at the grassroots of the Sri Lankan economy. This award stands as a testament to their inspirational work, and our shared mission of expanding access to finance and opportunity for every Sri Lankan," HNB MD/CEO, Jonathan Alles said in a media release issued by the bank.

The bank took home three awards, including Gold Awards for the prestigious Islamic Finance Entity of the Year and the Islamic Finance Window/Unit of the Year. Established in 2012, HNB's Islamic Banking Unit (IBU) has consistently stood at the forefront of the Islamic Banking space, amassing numerous awards since 2014.

In addition to these awards, HNB's DGM - Islamic Banking, Hisham Ally, received the Transformative Leadership Award of the Year, presented to notable personalities that have driven progress and innovation in the Islamic Banking space in Sri Lanka.

Notably, HNB-nominated clients were honoured with the prestigious Gold and Merit Awards in the ESG category, which recognise their exceptional accomplishments in the realm of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.