MBSL celebrates 30th anniversary

Chairman MBSL Bank, M.R.Shah, Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon, Dr Gamini Wickremasinghe and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the opening of the 16 branches and service stations at the 30th anniversary celebrations of MBSL Bank.

The Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka (MBSL), celebrated 30 years with the opening of 16 branches and service centre's on the same day in different parts of the island.

The branches in Panadura, Deniyaya, Ratnapura, Avissawella, Nittambuwa, Moneragala, Bandarawela, Mathugama, Ambalangoda, Ambilipitiya, Kandana, Mahiyyawa, Kekirawa, Puttalam, Hingurakgoda and Ampara were opened by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakse, with Chairman Bank of Ceylon, Dr.Gamini Wickremasinghe as guest of honour.

MBSL also unveiled its new logo celebrating "30 years of successful banking" at this event. Chairman of MBSL, M.R. Shah said: " It is with pride that we celebrate our bank's 30th anniversary. It is a true testament to the great men and women who have been part of this organisation and who have provided a dedicated service to the bank".

Shah said, "Sri Lanka is now witnessing the beginning of a new era in the country, with the SME sector playing a key role in re-building the economy.