Here are reputable private-wealth / private-banking providers in Sri Lanka you should consider, with a short note on what each is known for and sources.

Top options

• NDB Wealth Management — Sri Lanka’s largest private-sector asset manager with a very large AUM and a full suite of discretionary portfolios, unit trusts and wealth services for HNW clients. Good for professionally managed portfolios and access to local funds. (ndbwealth.com)

• Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Private Banking — established private-banking franchise in the local market; NTB recently agreed to acquire HSBC’s Sri Lanka retail/premium portfolio (transaction announced Sept 2025), which will expand its private/premium client base and capabilities. Good if you want a local bank with growing premium services. (nationstrust.com)

• Sampath Bank — actively expanding dedicated private-banking units across premier branches and promoting bespoke financial planning and relationship management for HNW clients. Good for personalised banking and onshore private-banking services. (ceylontoday.lk)

• Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) — one of the largest private banks in Sri Lanka with established private/premium banking services and strong local footprint and brand recognition. Useful for integrated banking + wealth solutions. (lankabusinessnews.com)

• Hatton National Bank (HNB) — strong custody, trustee and institutional services (large AUC) and private/premium client offerings; useful if you need custody/trust or multi-asset solutions. (businesscafe.lk)

Other providers to consider

• Standard Chartered Private Banking — international private bank operating in Sri Lanka regionally; useful if you need cross-border private-banking and international investment access. (reuters.com)
• Boutique advisory / investment houses (e.g., Capital Advisory Services, Capital Alliance-related boutiques) — can be useful for bespoke advisory, alternative investments and capital markets access. (capitaladvisory.lk)

How to choose (quick checklist)

• Required services: discretionary portfolio management, tax/estate planning, trust/custody, credit/leverage, FX and cross-border access.
• Minimum AUM / eligibility and fee structure (flat vs. % of AUM).
• Track record and regulatory standing (licensed by SEC / Central Bank).
• Investment style and products (unit trusts, private equity/private markets access, local fixed income).
• Relationship manager experience and responsiveness.
• Confidentiality, custody arrangements and reporting quality.

If you want, I can:

• Compare 2–4 of these providers side-by-side on services, minimums and fees (I can look up current minimum AUMs and product lists).
• Find contact details and recent AUM / awards for any specific firm above.

Which of the firms above would you like a detailed comparison of (or do you want me to fetch current minimums/fees for all of them)?