Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena recently highlighted the value of the book titled ‘Pinnacle of five decades of Banking – A journey Beyond and Lending against Collateral – What you should know’ written by a former banker Charles Rajanathan and said the book was very useful for bankers to broaden their knowledge of the banking sector.
The Premier made these remarks during the presentation of the book at the Prime Minister’s official resident ‘Temple Trees’ by author Charles Rajanathan. The book was released at the IBSL Auditorium in the presence of a galaxy of Bankers.
The Premier thanked author Rajanathan for publishing a book in this nature by sharing his expertise with other bankers who are currently engaged in the service.
Prime Minister Gunawardena also said this book will be very important even for Bankers who wish to join the banking sector in the future. Author Rajanathan said the objective of publishing the book is to share his expertise in the field of various ‘Types of Securities for Bank Lending, its Operational aspects and Mitigation of risk’.
He said the book gives an insight to the Life and Times of Bankers of yesteryear who were not fortunate to have the luxury of technology as enjoyed by the present bankers since everything was done manually in the past.
He said, he also has the intention of translating this publication in Sinhalese Language to cater to a wider audience of Bankers, especially those who are in rural areas.
According to the Editor the proceeds of the sales will go to the Sri Lanka Cancer Society.
Ananda Kannangara