NDB Bank has further strengthened its commitment to enabling Sri Lankan students to pursue global academic opportunities through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ABEC (Australian Business Education Centre), a leading international education consultancy.
The official signing ceremony was held with the participation of senior representatives from both organizations. Representing NDB Bank were Mr. Sanjaya Perera, Senior Vice President – Personal Banking & Customer Experience, and Mr. Zeyan Hemeed, Vice President – Retail Banking. ABEC was represented by its Managing Director, Mr. H J M Dilip Kumara, and Executive Director, Mr. N S Amarasinghe.
This partnership brings together NDB’s comprehensive banking solutions and ABEC’s global expertise in educational counseling and international student placements. With a track record of guiding thousands of students toward affordable, globally recognized higher education, ABEC supports applicants through the entire process—from university selection and course matching to visa application and pre-departure services.
Through this collaboration, NDB Bank will offer specialized financial services including tailored education loan schemes, foreign exchange services, and advisory support designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families. This initiative aligns with the Bank’s mission of supporting Sri Lankans in achieving their aspirations while enhancing financial accessibility and convenience.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Sanjaya Perera stated, “At NDB, we believe in the transformative power of education. This partnership with ABEC allows us to bridge financial and informational gaps for students who dream of studying abroad. By combining our banking strength with ABEC’s extensive consultancy experience, we are empowering the future generation and making overseas education seamless.”
NDB Bank remains committed to forming strategic alliances that deliver practical, life-enhancing benefits for its customers. With this partnership, the Bank continues to stand at the forefront of empowering Sri Lankan youth to explore global educational pathways with confidence and ease.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Bank for Corporates at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
