Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again affirmed its standing among the world’s leading financial institutions, emerging as the No 1 ranked Sri Lankan bank in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Top 1000 World Banks ranking published by The Banker magazine, UK.
The bank’s No 1 position among the local peers reflects a robust 12.1 percent growth in Tier I capital, the primary benchmark used by The Banker to evaluate the financial health. Significantly, this marks the 14th occasion that Commercial Bank has been included in this definitive global listing, the highest number of appearances by any Sri Lankan financial institution.
The bank was also the first in Sri Lanka to break into the Top 1000, setting a benchmark for the industry.
Commercial Bank Managing Director and CEO Sanath Manatunge said, “Securing No 1 spot among Sri Lankan banks in a global ranking of this calibre is an authoritative testament to the bank’s disciplined approach to capital management, its resilience in navigating evolving market dynamics and its ability to adapt to emerging risks while continuing to create long-term value. This recognition reinforces our commitment to maintaining strong fundamentals while building capabilities that will define the future of banking.”
“The Banker’s annual Top 1000 World Banks ranking remains the industry’s benchmark for assessing the world’s largest banks,” he added.
“To be on this list for the 14th year is an invaluable independent ratification of our strength and stability.”
