Fitch affirms Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank at AA-(lka); Outlook stable

Fitch affirms Sri Lanka’s Sampath Bank at AA-(lka); Outlook stable

Fitch Ratings – Colombo – 17 Aug 2026: Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Sampath Bank PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘AA-(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. At the same time, Fitch has affirmed Sampath’s outstanding Sri Lankan rupee subordinated debt at ‘A(lka)’. Key Rating Drivers Intrinsic Profile Drives Rating: Sampath’s National Long-Term Rating reflects its own financial strength, which is highly influenced by exposure to the sovere…