š Sampath Bank Wins AI/ML Excellence at Regional Banking Awards
ā¢ Overall Achievement: Sampath Bank PLC won a Special Appreciation Award for AI/ML implementation at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave and Awards 2026 in New Delhi, becoming the only Sri Lankan bank recognized for artificial intelligence and machine learning integration. ā¢ Regional Context: Organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the awards evaluate financial institutions across the BIMSTEC region (Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Thailand). The process was reviewed by PwC India. ā¢ Industry Impact: Highlights the growing role of advanced analytics, AI, and ML in Sri Lanka's banking & financial services sector to optimize operational efficiency, enhance risk management, streamline business processes, and accelerate data-driven digital transformation.