📈 HNB Secures Global ISO 22301 Certification for Operational Resilience

HNB PLC has officially attained the ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), marking a significant milestone in the bank's operational reliability and risk management. • Scope of Certification: The standard was awarded following an independent audit by Bureau Veritas, covering enterprise-wide operations including Information Technology (IT), risk management, and customer-facing services across its national network. • Key Strengths: The certification validates HNB’s ability to maintain critical banking services during disruptive incidents such as system outages, natural disasters, or cyber threats. It confirms the bank's "Plan-Do-Check-Act" model for continuous improvement. • Strategic Impact: Supported by Ernst & Young for gap analysis, the initiative strengthens the bank’s Financial Services framework. This move aligns HNB with over 53,000 global organizations, reinforcing trust among depositors and regulators in Sri Lanka’s evolving digital economy. • Operational Readiness: The bank emphasized that this reflects years of disciplined planning and disaster recovery validation, ensuring uninterrupted banking and secure transactions even under challenging circumstances.