HSBC declared open its latest branch in Galle last week, expanding its reach to serve customers in the southern province of the country with a galaxy of dignitaries present like Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of Central Bank;Guy Harvey-Samuel, Group General Manager and Head of International, HSBC Asia Pacific; Kumari Balasuriya, Governor of the Southern Province and Nick Nicolaou, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives on the occasion.
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| Picture shows a view of the Galle harbour from the new branch. |
Mr Cabraal said, “We have seen rapid post war development in the country mostly in the Southern and Eastern coastal belts in terms of tourism related infrastructure development.
With the Galle expressway nearing completion, it has made way for new business opportunities in this locality. It’s pleasing to see an international Bank such as HSBC establishing its presence here and bringing international standards to Galle.”
Nick Nicolaou, Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives said, “This is a strategic location in the Southern Province and will no doubt allow us to assist in the Government’s economic strategy to support economic growth, be it travel and tourism, agriculture, infrastructure or manufacturing as well as larger infrastructure projects.” |
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