Al Rayan Bank, the UK’s largest Islamic Bank*, proudly sponsored The British Sri Lankan Assocation (BRISLA) Awards held at Lord’s Cricket Ground in Marylebone on 13th October.
Founded in 2015, the BRISLA Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals who have worked to improve the lives of British Sri Lankan citizens, in the education, business and healthcare sectors.
Al Rayan Bank has sponsored the event, as part of its ongoing commitment to engage with the communities it works in, and support BRISLA as it rewards the help of citizens.
Commening on the event, Sagheer Malik, Head of Retail Assets Sales at Al Rayan Bank said: “The local communities and organisations we work with are at the core of everything we do. Being part of the BRISLA Awards this year has provided a great platform for Al Rayan Bank to get involved in the community spirit, and it was heart warming to learn about all the acts of kindness of the winners.”
Dr Zimar Sivardeen, President and Chairman of BRISLA said: ”These pioneering awards pay tribute to the amazing work and dedication of secret heroes and this evening was about saying thank you and acknowledging the impact they all have."
Al Rayan Bank is the UK's oldest and largest Sharia compliant bank and has a wide Sharia compliant product offering, including Sharia compliant current and savings accounts, Home Purchase Plans and business banking current account and savings accounts.
As an independent UK bank, Al Rayan Bank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the PRA.
* Al Rayan Bank is the largest Islamic bank in the UK by assets as per latest published accounts