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  Bank of Ceylon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bank of Ceylon is a major, government-owned commercial bank in Sri Lanka.
1996: BoC established Nepal Bank of Ceylon as a JV with local partners.
2003: BoC took a 15% stake in newly formed Dawood Bank in Pakistan, which then acquired BoC's operations in Pakistan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bank_of_Ceylon   (166 words)

  
 Bank of Ceylon, Foreign Banks In India
The first branck of the Bank was opened at Kandy (Sri Lanka) in 1941 and it was followed by branches in Galle, Jaffna and Trincomalee.
The first overseas branch of Bank of Ceylon was opened in London in the year 1949.
The Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka Ltd. was set up by Bank of Ceylon in 1982 with the establishment of the BOC Property Development Ltd. It introduced Ceybank Visa Credit Cards in 1989 in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the VISA International.
finance.indiamart.com /investment_in_india/bank_of_ceylon.html   (119 words)

  
 Commercial Bank of Ceylon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon is one of the leading commercial banks in Sri Lanka with over 100 branches.
1969: Eastern Bank incorporated its branch under the name, Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC), and took 40% of the equity.
CBC got Mercantile Bank of India’s branches in Kandy, Galle and Jaffna as part of a deal that would remove the government’s limit on deposit taking in Mercantile’s remaining branches in Colombo and Pettah.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Commercial_Bank_of_Ceylon   (223 words)

  
 How much Bank+able is your bank? - Cover Story - Nepal Business Magazine
Nepal Grindlays Bank Ltd. came into existence in 1987 as a joint venture between ANZ Grindlays and Nepal Bank Ltd. After acquiring of the ANZ operation in the region by the Standard Chartered, it has become a subsidiary of SC Grindlays, which holds 50% shareholdings in the bank.
Nepal Bank of Bangladesh was established in1993 in technical collaboration with I.F.I.C. Bank Ltd. of Bangladesh.
He mentions that the bank has maintained an international standard in lending the money and as of today there is not a single account with high risk and all the due interest has been practically realised by the bank.
www.bm.com.np /bm/mag/index.php?id=7   (2563 words)

  
 The Hindu : Bank of Ceylon's re-organisation
The objective of the exercise, she explained, was to help the bank align itself to the emerging environment which was witnessing fierce competition from within and without.
In this context, she hinted that a VRS (voluntary retirement scheme) akin to the one mooted in the Indian banking context was quite unavoidable in Bank of Ceylon.
The bank was acutely aware of the need to ``enhance technology and integrate the banking system,'' she added.
www.hindu.com /2000/11/14/stories/06140008.htm   (569 words)

  
 Commerce and Development Nov Dec 2004 Kandy
The Kandy offices of the Bank of Ceylon recently celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Bank on what was billed as the grandest scale of any such celebration held in the provinces.
The main Kandy branch is one of the oldest branches of the Bank of Ceylon.
The Bank was established in 1939 as a private bank to serve mainly the Sri Lankan community that did not have adequate access to the British banks that operated in the island at that time.
www.kandynews.net /nov_dec_2004/commerce.shtml   (279 words)

  
 Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Bank of Ceylon has completed the migration of 111 branches to the Fiserv technology platform on schedule.
BOC is now confidently on its way to reach the 200 branch milestone by end 2005.
Opting for a phased implementation, the Bank's accounting operations transferred to the ICBS general ledger in the first seven months followed by the activation of the complete solution across 111 branches by mid August 2005.
www.dailynews.lk /2005/08/23/bus08.htm   (259 words)

  
 Finextra: Bank of Ceylon deploys Fiserv platform
Opting for a phased implementation, the bank's accounting operations transferred to the ICBS general ledger in the first seven months followed by the activation of the complete solution across 100 branches in July 2005.
Having reached 111 branches live, Bank of Ceylon is now targeted to reach the 200 branch milestone by the end 2005.
Bank of Ceylon joins over 230 worldwide Fiserv clients and is the second Fiserv client in Sri Lanka.
www.finextra.com /fullpr.asp?id=5707   (512 words)

  
 Online edition of Daily News - Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Senior Group Representative of Standard Chartered Bank,Wasim Saifi said the strong market perception of the Bank of Ceylon as the largest commercial bank in the country had helped the Standard Chartered Bank in arranging this loan facility, in less than two months from the time the mandate was given to them.
Participants are the Bank of India and the UCO Bank of Singapore.
Bank of Ceylon is the largest commercial bank in the country with over 4.7 million depositors with a market share of 23% percent in rupee deposits and over 190 computerised branches.
www.dailynews.lk /2001/10/13/bus01.html   (350 words)

  
 Tilak S Fernando's London Diary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
As one of the oldest banks in the heart of London, since 1949, this institution, until very recently, was placed in a prestigious location in the City of London, at No.1 Aldermanbury Square, London EC2, nestled among the world’s reputed banking institutions.
Another significant occurrence for Bank of Ceylon in London was the opening of a sub-branch at 22 Regent Street (The Ceylon Tea Centre Building now known as the Sri Lanka Trade Centre) by Mr.
Whatever criticisms may have been levelled against The Bank of Ceylon, today this Sri Lankan Institution in London is in a unique position to woo many new Sri Lankan customers by being a powerful magnet among the expatriate community, particularly the entrepreneurial stock.
www.lankaweb.com /diary/0403.html   (1027 words)

  
 :: The Unit Trust Management Co. (Pvt) Ltd. - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, Carson Cumberbatch and Co Ltd., Unit Trust of India and HSBC Asset Management (Hongkong) Ltd., are the shareholders of UTMCL.
Being an associate company of the Bank of Ceylon, the largest commercial bank in the country and dominant market player with vast experience, UTMCL is in an advantageous position to assist clients to invest in Government and corporate debt securities efficiently, at the best possible investment yields with no settlement risk.
Mr B M Amarasekera was the principal partner of Julius and Creasy, Attorneys-at-Law and has been nominated as the Chairman by the Bank of Ceylon.
www.ceybank.com /aboutus.htm   (820 words)

  
 DFCC Bank - Associate & Subsidiary Companies/Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd.
DFCC Bank - Associate and Subsidiary Companies/Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd.
Incorporated in 1969, Commercial Bank of Ceylon Ltd. (CBC) is a public quoted licensed commercial bank regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
CBC provides the full range of corporate and personal banking services through a widespread branch network supported by one of the most sophisticated banking IT platforms in Sri Lanka.
www.dfccbank.com /printable_version/associats.htm   (95 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Commercial Bank of Ceylon hires Indian consultant
COMMERCIAL Bank of Ceylon (CBC), an 81-year-old Lankan outfit, recently hired The Redwood Edge, a Pune-based consultancy, to run programmes for both its executives and client organisations.
CBC is among Sri Lanka's frontline banks, said Mr Prakash Rohera, Director of The Redwood Edge.
It is now expected that the bank will further outsource consultancy and this probably figures among the first few initiatives in that direction.
www.blonnet.com /2003/03/18/stories/2003031802510400.htm   (317 words)

  
 PEOPLE'S BANK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Consisting of about 305 major banks in 110 countries all over the world, most of these relationships are traditional ones established almost since the inception of our Bank and have been our loyal partners worldwide helping us to grow over the years.
The Correspondent Banking Services of the Corporate Banking Division will hold its job through a dynamic methodology that focuses on measuring the business flows and profitability of each correspondent bank based on global relationships, instead of pure/simple reciprocity.
Bank of China, ChinaBank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., Tokyo
www.peoplesbank.lk /worldwide_partners.shtml   (233 words)

  
 Lanka Electronic Access Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The state and private sector banking giants, Bank of Ceylon and Sampath Bank, signed the historic agreement in local banking history to provide wider services to its ATM (Automated Teller Machine) users.
With this pioneering partner bank agreement in place each bank will allow their Automated Teller Machine card holders greater access via extensive branch network by joined synergies at a nominal fee of Rs.15/- service charge per transaction.
Both banks are in the process of improving Automated Teller Machine services further and will shortly install new state of the art Automated Teller Machine Switches and a rapid expansion of the “LEAP” network is expected.
www.sampath.lk /leap.htm   (280 words)

  
 MMA
Bank of Ceylon (BOC), a leading Sri Lankan national bank inaugurated a branch in Malé on 7 May 1981.
The bank has a network of 291 branches in Sri Lanka, 800 correspondent banks and international branch offices in 5 countries.
Though BOC is associated with companies in merchant banking, capital development and investment, property development, among others, the Malé branch is only involved in commercial banking.
www.mma.gov.mv /fi.php?itm=4   (75 words)

  
 Sri Lanka, 7 - 15 - 2006: Bank of Ceylon chairman accused of currying favour of Sri Lanka's Marxists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Sri Lanka, 7 - 15 - 2006: Bank of Ceylon chairman accused of currying favour of Sri Lanka's Marxists
* Bank of Ceylon chairman accused of currying favour of Sri Lanka's Marxists
July 15, Colombo: The Ceylon Bank Employees' Union (CBEU) issuing an internal pamphlet has accused the Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon, Udayasiri Kariyawasam, of currying favour with the Marxist People's Liberation Front (JVP) and unethically interfering with the union's work.
www.colombopage.com /archive/July15140033SL.html   (283 words)

  
 Online edition of Sunday Observer - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Pubudu won the singles beating W. Liyanage of Bank of Ceylon in straight sets (11-4, 11-2), while partnered by Asanka Pieris also of Lake House won the mixed doubles beating Heshan de Silva (LT) and M. Bandara of the Water Board also in straight sets (15-3, 15-1).
Ramani Gunasekera of NSB won the veterans women's singles beating W. Liyanage of Bank of Ceylon in a three-setter (11-4, 11-13, 11-8), while the veterans women's doubles was won by the NSB duo of Ramani Gunasekera and Nilanthi Sumanasekera in straight sets (15-4, 15-1).
CTB's W. Jayanthasiri won the master's singles beating A. Dayaratne of Bank of Ceylon at 15-12, 15-4, while the master's Doubles was won by A. Dayaratne of Bank of Ceylon and J. Samuel of the Ports Authority over the Petroleum duo of Sunil Tennekoon and P. Senanayake at 15-10, 15-13).
www.sundayobserver.lk /2005/11/06/spo06.html   (308 words)

  
 Bobsguide - Fiserv Supports Bank of Ceylon Technology Rollout Success
Colombo, Sri Lanka — Celebrating its 66th anniversary, Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s leading bank, today announced it had completed the migration of 111 branches to the Fiserv technology platform on schedule.
"For Bank of Ceylon, Fiserv provides everything a Sri Lankan bank could want — a solid, proven product in Sri Lanka, a worldwide blue-chip client list, a highly professional team of people and a track record of implementing on time," commented Mr.
The high levels of co-operation and partnership between all those concerned has enabled a smooth implementation and is a testament to the high quality & commitment of both organisations’ staff," said Mr.
www.bobsguide.com /guide/news/10574.html   (518 words)

  
 eBay - ceylon rupees, Paper Money World, Coins World items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
* Central Bank of CEYLON * 500 Rupee Banknote * 1985 *
* Bank of Ceylon * 5 Rupees Banknote * 1982 *
Ceylon - Sri Lanka 1 rupee 1960 p.
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=ceylon+rupees&newu=1&...   (407 words)

  
 Sri Lankan banks woo university students with ATMs | ATM Marketplace News
SRI LANKA -- Bank of Ceylon (BoC) and People's Bank, the two state banks of Sri Lanka, have teamed up to provide ATM facilities to the universities in the country in order to benefit some scholarship recipients, according to a report in the Sri Lanka Daily News.
Bank of Ceylon and People's Bank have already agreed to issue common ATM cards for the university students.
He said the bank's goal is to familiarize a target population of around 25,000 university students with the use of ATM cards and create a new market segment for the bank.
www.atmmarketplace.com /news_story_10458.htm   (336 words)

  
 Bank Srilanka :: Home ::
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka is the apex institution in the financial sector in Sri Lanka.
He was the former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Srilanka, Secretary to the Treasury and to the Ministry of Finance...
A bank draft for certified funds in the amount of $100 drawn...
www.lankalinksystems.com /sri-lanka/srilanka/bank-srilanka.htm   (551 words)

  
 The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 4   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Amitha Gooneratne, managing director of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited, arrived in Dhaka yesterday.
During his stay in Dhaka, Gooneratne will meet Bangladesh Bank governor, government officials and customers of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, says a press release.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been operating in Bangladesh since November 2003.
www.thedailystar.net /2004/05/31/d40531050856.htm   (50 words)

  
 The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 4 Num 304   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Arab Bangladesh Bank Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited for trading on repo/reverse repo against T-bills/bonds and other government securities.
President and Managing Director of AB Bank Limited Abu Haniff Khan and S Renganathan, country manager of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited, signed the agreement on behalf of their banks.
Among others MA Awal, advisor, Abu Mustafa Kamal, head of Treasury, Md Sirajul Islam, head of HR of AB Bank Ltd, and Karar Zubair, head of Treasury of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited, were also present.
www.thedailystar.net /2004/04/06/d40406050864.htm   (127 words)

  
 COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON LTD.
Based on the above table, you could decide on the amount your child will receive and agree to a Savings Plan that will achieve your target.
What makes “Isuru” most unique is that the Entitlement Certificate issued by the Bank assures payment of the Guaranteed Amount of the minor upon reaching 18 years (even in the event of the depositor’s demise).
Simply complete and handover the “Isuru” Account Opening Form, with a copy of the minor’s Birth Certificate, to the Commercial Bank branch nearest to you.
www.combank.net /prodsrv/products/isuru.html   (283 words)

  
 Central Bank of Sri Lanka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
LankaClear (Pvt) Ltd is the national cheque clearing house owned by Central Bank of Sri Lanka and commercial banks operating in Sri Lanka.
Floor, Bank of Ceylon NHQ Building, Colombo 1.
The main features of the image clearing is that physical cheques are truncated and archived at collecting banks or image capturing centers.
www.lanka.net /cbank/EOI_101003.html   (383 words)

  
 Fiserv CBS Worldwide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Since 1989, Fiserv has earned an enviable reputation in Asia Pacific financial circles of truly understanding the unique banking needs of each country in the region and delivering a Fiserv solution that meets, and surpasses, those needs.
The company’s superior business banking expertise and knowledge, in combination with world class technology solutions, provides financial institutions throughout Asia Pacific with a powerful and reliable business partner to help meet strategic and tactical business targets.
This blend of banking and technical expertise combined with a constant client focus has been the key to the success of Fiserv in Asia Pacific and worldwide.
fiservcbs.com /build.asp?SEID=4&TMPL=NEWS_PRESS_RELEASE&...   (120 words)

  
 Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited Company Profile - COMB SRI LANKA Market Size, Market Share and Demand Forecast
Wright Reports > Company Profile Report > C > Commercial Bank of Ceylon Limited
The Group's principal activities are the provision of banking and related financial services in Ceylon through its 114 branches and 219 Commercial Automated Teller machines.
The services of the Group include personal banking, trade financing, off-shore banking, resident and non-resident foreign currency operations and travel related services.
wrightreports.ecnext.com /coms2/reportdesc_COMPANY_C73074570   (177 words)

  
 Ceylon - bank notes - Ceylon banknotes, paper money, currency for sale and image gallery ( pictures ).
Ceylon - bank notes - Ceylon banknotes, paper money, currency for sale and image gallery (pictures).
To view the pictures of the bank notes in stock, please visit the foreign currency section of our site.
Click here to see what banknotes we currently have for sale for Ceylon.
www.kcshop.com /imagegallery/Ceylon.htm   (137 words)

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