Nations Trust Bank has announced the acquisition of HSBC Sri Lanka’s consumer banking business in a Rs18 billion transaction, bringing around 200,000 retail customers and seven branches into its network. In this conversation, Hemantha Gunetilleke, Sheahan Daniel, and Kushlani Allis unpack what sits behind the headline figures and why this deal is a pivotal moment for Nations Trust Bank. The discussion explores how the acquisition strengthens NTB’s consumer banking pillar, particularly across pre