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Sep 15 2026
23Homegrown finance company Siyapatha Finance PLC successfully unveiled its 67th branch in Wennappuwa, Puttalam District, further strengthening the Company's presence in the North Western Province. Located in a town at the heart of the country's coconut belt, the latest branch offers convenient and wider access to tailored, customer-centric financial solutions. The area is also served by strong overseas employment links and a growing coastal tourism trade, both of which are driving demand for formal financial services.
The branch was officially declared open by Siyapatha Finance PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana, in the presence of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Mr. Rajeev De Silva, Warnakulasuriya Nirudaka Vishal Fernando of Joseph Vas College, Wennappuwa (Recipient of “Siyapatha Shilpaloka” Initiative ) , senior management of Siyapatha Finance PLC, and staff members. Also present at the occasion were Wennappuwa Grama Niladhari Ms. Buddika Vidyapathige, Trade Association President Mr. Thilak Dabarera, representatives from government and private banks and insurance companies, and other well-wishers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Siyapatha Finance PLC CEO Mr. Mathisha Hewavitharana remarked: "We are deeply honored to be of service to the people of Wennappuwa. Opening this branch takes our expansion strategy into a town built on coconut cultivation, fisheries and a strong base of small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. Reaching communities like this one is what our branch network is for, and we look forward to supporting the ambitions of families and businesses here as we have across the island."
With a comprehensive product portfolio catering to the ever-evolving financial needs of entrepreneurs, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and ambitious individuals, the Wennappuwa branch offers a range of services including leasing, fixed deposits, gold financing, business loans, personal loans, fast draft, factoring, and Smart Pay, the Company's bill payment facility.
Siyapatha Finance PLC, the largest fully owned subsidiary of the Sampath Bank Group, operates an islandwide network of 67 branches, ensuring its customers are provided with the best-in-service delivery standards. The Company has secured a National Long-Term Rating of 'A(lka)' with a Stable Outlook by Fitch Ratings, reflecting solid financial standing and promising growth trajectory. Over the past 21 years, Siyapatha Finance PLC has contributed to the development of small and medium entrepreneurial efforts as well as the fulfillment of individual financial needs across the island.
(Get in touch with the Wennappuwa branch on 031 710 1500 or visit the premises at No 252, Chilaw Road, Wennappuwa more further details. For more information on Siyapatha Finance, visit the official website at www.siyapatha.lk.)
