The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been awarded Global Finance’s Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka for the third consecutive year, highlighting its effective service to the SME sector. The bank has expanded its SME portfolio significantly and introduced new initiatives aimed at facilitating global market access for businesses.
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been honored with the title of Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by Global Finance, achieving this recognition for the third consecutive year. This accolade recognizes banks that effectively address the specialized needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), evaluated through both objective and subjective criteria. Other esteemed institutions recognized include Bank of America, Lloyds Bank, and DBS.
The Commercial Bank has experienced significant growth in its SME portfolio, contributing positively to its overall advances and market share. This expansion has been bolstered by a diverse range of dedicated products and services tailored to SMEs.
Recent initiatives such as the launch of the ‘Commercial Bank LEAP GlobalLinker’ and ‘ComBank Trade Club’ have been introduced to facilitate SMEs in accessing global markets. The LEAP GlobalLinker serves as a digital platform that connects businesses to markets in 150 countries, engaging over 13,000 customers and enabling the creation of 700 e-stores on its platform.
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s accolade as the Best SME Bank in Sri Lanka for three consecutive years underscores its commitment to serving the SME sector. Through innovative initiatives and a focus on facilitating global market access, the bank continues to enhance its contributions to economic growth in Sri Lanka. Its recognized success places the bank alongside globally esteemed financial institutions, emphasizing its role in supporting SMEs.
Original Source: island.lk
