Trade Finance Quiz and Social

The “Trade Quiz and Social” organized by the Trade Finance Association of Bankers was held on the 8th of June 2013 at the Jaic Hilton, Union Place for the 10th successful year. All commercial banks in the island together with Central Bank of Sri Lanka fielded teams for the Quiz Competition. There was keen competition witnessed in all rounds and the score at the end of each of the four rounds saw a number of teams heading for a possible victory. At the end of last round (fourth round) gaining the top honours for the day Seylan Bank “A” team clinched the challenge Trophy of TFAB for the sixth consecutive year while the first and second runner up trophies were taken away by Seylan Bank “B” and Commercial Bank “A” respectively. Deutsche Bank AG Colombo was the principle sponsor for the event for the Fourth year and Mr. Jagath P. Wijeweera the Director General of Customs graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Mr. Tyron Hannan Director and Head of Global Transaction Banking Deutsche Bank AG was the guest of honour. Mr. Ranjith Haputhanthri President of the TFAB, in his speech, explained the objectives of the association and the event. One of the primary objectives of Trade Finance Association of Bankers to enhance the knowledge of its members and other staff working in Trade Services Units. He stressed that the interaction and interrelationships among the staff working in Trade Services Units are paramount important in evolvement of professional standards of every individual.