The first quarter of 2023 witnessed continued positive sentiments in Sri Lanka’s economic activity with the IMF approved Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Significant exchange rate appreciation, moderating inflation, a notable drop in T-bills rates and selective easing of import restrictions resulted in the Banking sector to re-align its business focus. At a time when the.
Union Bank continued to be resilient throughout 2022 leveraging on its strong capital position and remained agile, posting an increased overall income leading to an improved core-banking performance during the year. The Bank’s gross income for the year increased significantly by 73% to LKR 18,966 MN as a result of the Bank cautiously managing its […]
The first quarter of 2022 witnessed the gradual recovery of economic activity resultant from the setbacks of the COVID-19 3rd wave. However, during 1Q 2022, continued political uncertainty that prevailed, largely impacted normalcy, with public and businesses facing heightened challenges brought-forth by gas and fuel shortages, rapidly rising inflation, FX reserves depletion, depreciation of the.