NDB Bank hosts Exporters’ Forum

NDB Bank hosted an Exporter Forum on March 26 aimed at fostering collaboration and driving economic recovery and growth in Sri Lanka.

The event, held at the Ramada Hotel, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and exporters to discuss strategies for boosting foreign exchange earnings and supporting the nation's prosperity, the bank said in a media release.

Helmed under NDB’s ‘Jayagamu Sri Lanka’ platform, which aimed at extending financial and non-financial support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), emerging exporters, aspiring entrepreneurs, and enthusiastic innovators in Sri Lanka, the forum strived to empower local businesses and bolster the nation’s economy.

NDB’s CEO, Kelum Edirisinghe, underlined the bank's dedication to empowering exporters and facilitating their success in the global marketplace. In recognition of the invaluable contributions to the export sector, the bank presented tokens of appreciation to Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman of the Export Development Board (EDB), for his insightful speech on “Opportunities for Exporters and the Current Business Environment,” while Ms. Ayesha Ashanthi, the Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), was also rewarded for sharing her valuable expertise on "Applicable Tax Systems for Exporters."

The Exporter Forum provided a platform for NDB to showcase its comprehensive suite of offerings tailored to meet the unique needs of exporters, including financial solutions, strategic guidance, global market connections, and non-financial support services, including its flagship digital offerings, NDB Neos Biz and Neos Corporate, aimed at empowering corporates and SMEs.

(Above) Indika Ranaweera -NDB VP  SME, Middle Markets and Business Banking presenting the token of appreciation to Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman of EDB with Kelum Edirisinghe – NDB CEO.

(Above) Sanjaya Perera - NDB Personal Banking & Customer Experience presenting the token of appreciation to Ms. Ayesha Ashanthi, the Commissioner of IRD with K.V. Vinoj – NDB DCEO.