State banking giant People’s Bank will celebrate its 47th anniversary on 01 July 2008 under the theme of ‘service excellence,’ with a host of activities aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, and rewarding them for their unswerving loyalty through the years. As the Bank of the aspiring people of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank has, over more than four decades, cemented its position as a financial institution that understands the diverse financial needs of different segments in the community, serving them through the biggest network of 638 branches and service centers based throughout the island.

People’s Bank has declared the month of July as the ‘anniversary month’ and plans to begin the celebrations on a religious note. To this end, multi-religious ceremonies will be held at its head office and regional offices, aimed at fostering religious harmony and understanding, and to further foster the spirit of unity among its dedicated workforce.

As a Bank that continues to uphold its Corporate Social Responsibility commitment as one of its most important ways of giving back to society, People’s Bank has organized a program whereby it will select needy hospitals or schools for renovation purposes. As such, the Bank would like to reaffirm its social welfare drive, by addressing the pressing requirements of the health and education sectors. Additionally, many community service projects will be undertaken by the branch network, with due consideration to the needy and the deserving. Thus, the Bank aims to uplift the living standards of the people.

Encouraging the savings habit among all Sri Lankans, People’s Bank will also launch a street promotion program titled ‘Dorin Dorata’, commencing on 05 July 2008, with the participation of all staff members of the Bank. Special anniversary savings certificates to the values of Rs.500/=, Rs.1,000/= and Rs.5,000/= have been designed in this regard. Each branch will also take steps to open a ‘47th anniversary Sisu Udana Unit’ in schools, guiding our future generations towards a savings culture.

With 47 years of ‘service excellence,’ People’s Bank provides services to over 10 million customers, uniting the concepts of the best practices of financial management techniques, ultra modern delivery channels, performance-oriented organizational culture, and the best principles of corporate governance. The Bank’s continuous drive to develop products and services that better serve customers has placed it at the pinnacle of brand value in the financial services sector. Furthermore, the Bank continues to support state-driven development initiatives aimed at nation building, working in line with the Government’s 10-year development plan. With a vision to be the Bank of the aspiring people of Sri Lanka, People’s Bank has time and again proven its commitment to building a better future for the people of Sri Lanka.