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I am pleased to present Issue 15 of Global Banking & Finance Review. For those of you that are reading us for the first time, welcome.
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Our cover story this issue “ Revolutionizing Banking” is an exclusive interview with Mr. Dimantha Seneviratne, Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at National Development Bank PLC-Sri Lanka. In this interview we discuss the current banking trends in Sri Lanka and his forward-thinking bank. In this edition you will also find engaging interviews with leaders from the financial community and insightful commentary from industry experts. We discuss the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility and the bank’s commitment with Mr. Phaiboun Phongsavanh, Managing Director of Phongsavanh Bank Limited. We interview N Vasantha Kumar, CEO/GM of People's Bank Sri Lanka about their award-winning Investment Banking Unit (PBIBU) and the year ahead. We strive to capture the breaking news about the world's economy, financial events, and banking game changers from prominent leaders in the industry and public viewpoints with an intention to serve a holistic outlook. We have gone that extra mile to ensure we give you the best from the world of finance. Send us your thoughts on how we can continue to improve and what you’d like to see in the future. Enjoy!
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