Seylan Bank continues SME sector regional engagement forums in North Central region

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Seylan Bank recently reinforced its support of the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector with its second SME program in the North Central region.

Hosted at Hotel Mahanuge in Polonnaruwa, the initiative is the latest chapter in a series of developmental forums focused on improving financial literacy among small and medium enterprise owners in the area and supporting them with practical knowledge to manage and scale their operations.

Organised and managed by Seylan Bank, the full day session was designed according to the specific needs of the region. The forum covered a seminar on financial and tax management, providing clear guidance on managing business finances, maintaining compliance, and planning for sustainable growth, addressing how entrepreneurs could scale their businesses under their specific circumstances.

Seylan Bank’s Assistant General Manager - Marketing and Sales Asiri Abhayaratne said: “Developing financially informed entrepreneurs is the key to strengthening the SME sector and supporting regional business development. As a socially responsible bank, we will continue to deliver similar knowledge-based platforms for SMEs across the country.”

Seylan Bank, having partnered with numerous organisations with the shared goal of elevating the SME sector, has been conducting several similar events across Sri Lanka. As advocates for transformation and empowerment, the SME-focused capacity-building programs aim to help business owners access information, financial tools, and advisory support required for long-term business stability.