For the second consecutive year, Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Priority Banking partners with the celebrated De Lanerolle Brothers for their much-anticipated Christmas concert, ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas’, to be held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at the Hilton Colombo.

This collaboration between Standard Chartered Priority and the acclaimed vocal duo to celebrate the magic of Christmas early, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to curate memorable, differentiated experiences that go beyond banking, bringing together culture, lifestyle, and privilege for clients.

An evening of favourite yuletide tunes and elegance, the De Lanerolle Brothers’ Christmas performance has become one of the most prestigious events of the season, blending breathtaking vocal performances, world-class musical arrangements, and a four-course sit-down dinner in an intimate setting. With an anticipated audience of over 350 guests, the evening promises to be a celebration of sophistication, artistry, and seasonal cheer.

Chamikara Wijesinghe, Executive Director, Head Wealth & Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Sri Lanka, said, “The partnership with the De Lanerolle Brothers reflects the commitment to create experiences that resonate with the aspirations of our Priority clients. The event embraces music, celebrating the season with sophistication, exclusivity, and the joy of shared moments.”

Adding to the evening’s excitement, a special raffle draw will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy Standard Chartered Priority membership and other exclusive rewards, further strengthening the brand’s promise of access, recognition, and exceptional value.

Rohan and Ishan De Lanerolle, added, “We are delighted to once again partner Standard Chartered Priority for ‘Can’t Wait for Christmas.’ The collaboration allows us to bring our music to an audience that truly appreciates artistry and elegance, and together we look forward to creating another unforgettable evening.”

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Standard Chartered Sri Lanka will host the Chief Executive Officer for India and South Asia, PD Singh, from the 15^th to the 18^th of September, in Colombo along with a delegation. The delegation includes, the Co-Head of Coverage for India and South Asia Sanjay Gurjar and Anil Kejriwal, CFO India and Cluster CFO South Asia.

With the focus of further deepening the Bank’s long-standing strategic partnership with the nation’s public and private sectors, PD is scheduled to hold discussions with key policy makers, government officials and multilateral agencies. During his 4-day visit to the island nation, he will also meet and interact with several top officials of Sri Lanka’s leading corporates and banks as well as attend an event with key clients of the Bank.

PD Singh is the Cluster Chief Executive Officer for India and South Asia Markets (Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka) of Standard Chartered. PD brings with him a wealth of experience from close to three decades in banking and finance, spanning leadership and coverage roles across European and American banks.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered Bank, PD was the CEO of JP Morgan Chase Bank in India, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s corporate banking franchise as a founding member and later managing the bank entity in India. Before JP Morgan, he was at HSBC, where he spent a decade covering leadership roles across corporate and commercial banking.

PD is an active proponent of sustainability and making a positive impact in the society through community impact initiatives, playing an active role in various committees and industry bodies. He currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council for the Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking segment. He is also the Co-Chairman of Banking & Finance Committee of the IMC Chambers of Commerce for the past 4 years. He is a member of the CSR committee of The Cricket Club of India, Mumbai (CCI) and a Managing Committee member of the Indian Banks Association (IBA) and Chairman of its Foreign Banks Committee. PD completed his studies from University of Pune. He has an engineering degree, followed by MBAs in finance and marketing respectively.

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