BOC Partners with EDB to Propel Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy at Voyage Sri Lanka 2024
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s premier financial institution, proudly partnered with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) to drive the success of the recently concluded ‘Marine Summit: Voyage Sri Lanka 2024’, held on November 26, 2024, at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. This landmark event brought together over 150 participants, including 30-40 international delegates, to spotlight Sri Lanka’s potential as a regional hub for marine and offshore services and the boat building industry. The summit underscored the vital role these sectors play in advancing Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy and attracting foreign direct investment.
The event featured insightful discussions on global trends, challenges, and opportunities in the marine and offshore industries. Delegates explored innovative approaches to foster investment, forge strategic partnerships, and expand Sri Lanka’s role in the regional maritime economy. This partnership aligns with BOC’s aim to support initiatives that drive foreign exchange earnings and strengthen national industries. By leveraging its financial expertise and unwavering support for economic transformation, BOC played a pivotal role in setting the stage for long-term growth and innovation in Sri Lanka’s Blue Economy with EDB.
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For over 85 years, Bank of Ceylon has been a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's financial landscape, connecting individuals and businesses to global opportunities. BOC’s extensive network with over 2,000 touch points spread across the nation, ensures that bank’s customers have convenient access to a wide range of financial services. Moreover BOC was ranked as the only Sri Lankan Bank among the Top 1000 World Banks 2024 and the Banker of the Year 2023 by The Banker Magazine UK, The Number 1 Banking Brand in Sri Lanka by Brand Finance Lanka. BOC also received the People’s Banking Services Brand of the year at the SLIM KANTAR Peoples Awards 2024.Internationally, Bank of Ceylon has established a strong presence with branches in key locations such as London, UK; Male and Hulhumalé in the Maldives; Chennai, India; and the Seychelles.