Corporate Information
Established: 1995
Quoted Date : 2011-11-24
Financial Year Ends : 31st March
Sector : Banks Finance & Insurance
Chairman : Mr. Pradeep Amirthanayagam (Independent Non-Executive Chairman)
Registered Number : PB 647 PQ
Registered Office : 1161, Maradana Road, Colombo 08. Sri Lanka
Auditors
Auditor General
National Audit Office
No.306/72, Polduwa Road,
Battaramulla.
Tel: +94112887028–34 / Fax: + 94112887223
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.naosl.gov.lk
Board of Directors
- Mr. Michael Pradeep Amirthanayagam (Chairman/ Non Independent Non-Executive Director)
- Mr. Yudy Kanagasabai (Senior Independent Director/ Non- Executive, Independent Director)
- Mr. Chanura J. Wijetillake (Non- Executive, Independent Director)
- Mr. Asoka Wickramasinghe Bandara (Non- Executive, Independent Director)
- Mr. Pravir Dhanoush Samarasinghe (Non- Executive, Independent Director)
- Mr. Himashe Isuru Balapatabendi (Non- Executive, Non Independent Director)
- Mr. Tishan Manjula Wellalage (Non-Executive Non-Independent Director)
- Mr. Priyanka Madduma Bandara Atapattu (Non- Executive, Non Independent Director)
- Mr. Udeni Kusumsiri Samaratne (Non- Executive, Non Independent Director)
- Mr. Clive Fonseka (Non- Executive, Non-Independent Director)
- Mr. Azzam A. Ahamat (Non- Executive, Non- Independent Director)
Secretaries
Ms.Shaalini Silva – Company Secretary
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC
No.1161, Maradana Road, Borella, Sri Lanka
Tel: +94112631103 / Fax: +94112631109 / Email: [email protected]
Corporate Governance Framework
A comprehensive corporate governance framework including well defined governance structures
provides the foundation for People’s Leasing to meet its statutory and regulatory requirements and to
promote accountability,
Regulatory Requirements | Internal Frameworks | Voluntary Codes and Best Practices |
Finance Business Act No.42 of 2011 | Vision Mission and Corporate Values | Code of Best Practice on Corporate Governance issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. |
Companies Act No7 of 2007 | Articles of Association Corporate Governance Charter/ Board Charter | GRI Standards issued by the Global Reporting Initiative. |
Listing rules of Colombo Stock Exchange | Board-approved TOR of Board Committees | IR Framework issued by lIRC. |
Finance Business Act No. 05 of 2021 on Corporate Governance | Code of Business Conduct and Ethics | ISO 27001 information security system Standards. |
The Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Regulations and Financial Transaction Reporting Act No. 6of 2006 and its amendments | Board-approved policy frameworks for governance, risk and operational areas including HR, IT security and data privacy | UNGC Sustainability Principles. |
The Securities and Exchange Commission pf Sri Lanka Act No 36ot 1987 and its amendments | Whistleblower protection Policy Internal control procedures and processes | ILO Convention for Social and Labour, issues inducing Human Rights. |
The Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 and its amendments | Anti-money laundering/KYC policy | Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’S). |
The Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954and its amendments | Corporate Communication Policy | |
The Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Act NO. 15 of 1995 | ||
All other applicable regulations |
Our commitment to good governance practices ensures we generate value for stakeholders, including
shareholders, customers, staff, and the general public, while securing their trust. The Board of Directors
is dedicated to promoting and implementing strong corporate governance policies, along with a
comprehensive Code of Conduct and business ethics.
In accordance with Section 9 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange on Corporate
Governance, we are committed to transparency regarding our policies. We disclose the existence of the
below policies by the Company.
- Policy on the matters relating to the Board of Directors Download policy
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The Policy outlines the establishment, operation, and constitution/reconstitution of Board Sub-Committees of Peoples Leasing & Finance PLC, in compliance with the requirements of the Listing Rules of Colombo Stock Exchange and the directions of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Board Sub Committees have been established to assist the Board in carrying out its responsibilities by providing specialized recommendations. The Board shall not delegate any matters to a Board Sub – Committee to an extent that such delegation would significantly hinder or reduce the ability of the Board as a whole to discharge its functions.
All the Committees have Board approved written Terms of References (TOR) clearly defining its scope, authority, duties and matters pertaining to the quorum of meetings.
- Policy on Corporate Governance, Nominations and Re-election Download policy
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The Board HR & Remuneration Committee shall recommend the remuneration payable to the Directors of the Board (Executive/Non Executive/Independent Directors/Managing Director). Remuneration to Non Executive Directors should be based on non-discriminatory pay practices to ensure that their independence is not impaired. The HR & Remuneration Committee shall engage any external reference or expertise in order to ascertain or assess the relevance of the remuneration levels applicable to Directors/Managing Director.
- Policy on Internal Code of Business conduct and Ethics for all Directors and employees, including policies on
trading in the Entity’s listed securities.- Share Trading Policy Download policy
- Policy on Internal Code of Business conduct and Ethics for all Directors Download policy
- Policy on Internal Code of Business Ethics for all employees Download policy
- Policy on Internal Code of Business Conduct for all employees Download policy
- Policy on Risk management and Internal controls Download policy
- Policy on Relations with Shareholders and Investors Download policy
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A robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy, integration of ESG into business operations and strategies in response to stakeholder expectations, local & global sustainability requirements, and commitment toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 are all part of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC’s (PLC) passion and dedication to being a sustainable finance service provider.
Through the incorporation of best sustainable practices into our financing strategies and key operations and strategies, Our ESG policy strives create long-term value for customers, stakeholders, and the community at large by balancing financial objectives with environmental and social responsibility, which will foster a more resilient and sustainable future. Our ESG policy will serve as a publicly accessible document which we can be shared with our stakeholders to convey our strategy for ESG.
- Policy on Control and Management of Company Assets and Shareholder Investments Download policy
- Policy on Corporate Disclosures Download policy
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This policy allows stakeholders to anonymously report potential instances of improper or illegal conduct or unethical practices within the Company. Anyone aware of such conduct is encouraged to report it to the Board Audit Committee promptly.
Whistleblower complaints are directed to the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee via email or by sending a letter addressed to the “Chairman of the Board Audit Committee,” with or without disclosing the whistleblower’s identity.
Once a whistleblower complaint is received, the Audit Committee will initiate a thorough and timely investigation. Depending on the nature of the complaint, the Audit Committee may refer it to the Chief Internal Auditor or appoint an appropriate officer or committee of managerial personnel to investigate. The scope and timeframe for the investigation will be outlined in writing, ensuring transparency and accountability.
All reported events under the Whistleblower Policy, or the absence thereof, must be reported to the Board Audit Committee quarterly. The Board Audit Committee will monitor the progress of investigations and actions taken through status updates provided by the Chief Internal Auditor.
- Policy on Anti-Bribery and Corruption Download policy
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