Jaiz Bank’s Assets Hit N1.69tn as Deposits Rise toN1.52tn
Nume Ekeghe Jaiz Bank Plc, recorded total assets ofN1.69 trillion and customer deposits of approximatelyN1.52 trillion as at September 30, 2026, reflecting continued growth in its balance sheet. The Bank’s
Seylan Bank reported an 18 percent year-on-year increase in total assets by the end of September, surpassing the remarkable milestone of Rs 1 trillion. This significant accomplishment was shared by the bank's CEO, Ramesh Jayasekara, during a media roundtable briefing held at the bank's headquarters in Colombo. The achievement underscores Seylan Bank's commitment to customer-centric service and its growing influence in the financial sector.
Jayasekara emphasized that reaching the Rs 1 trillion mark is a testament to the bank's financial strength and growth prospects, highlighting the pivotal role digital penetration and the country's GDP growth have played in this achievement. The CEO attributed the milestone to the unwavering dedication of the bank's employees who continue to focus on delivering exceptional value to customers.
This achievement not only places Seylan Bank among the fourth private banks to reach this milestone but also reaffirms its position as a leading institution in Sri Lanka. The bank's success was further acknowledged in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, where it was named 'Sri Lanka's Best Bank for Customer Experience' and 'Sri Lanka's Best Bank for SMEs'.
The bank's second consecutive win for customer experience highlights its continuous efforts to provide seamless and accessible banking solutions, while also offering specialized financial and non-financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to foster their growth.
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