Prof. P.N.D. Fernando has officially took over as Chairman of Sri Lanka's state-owned People’s Bank today (November 18) at a ceremony held at the bank’s Head Office attended by CEO/GM of People's Bank, Clive Fonseka and the bank's senior management.
Prof. Fernando brings with him over 25 years of experience in finance, banking, and higher education. He has made notable contributions as a leading academic, having served as a Professor and Head of the Department of Finance at the University of Kelaniya.
In addition to his academic achievements, Prof. Fernando holds a PhD in Government Economics from Central China Normal University. Prof. Fernando has been a consultant and resource person for leading financial institutions in Sri Lanka, such as the Colombo Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka.
In a statement, he emphasised his vision for People’s Bank, aiming to enhance digital transformation, drive customer-centric growth, and build a stronger, more sustainable banking network to support the evolving needs of the nation.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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