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DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) was invited by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to ring the market opening bell to mark the successful launch of Sri Lanka’s first Basel III–compliant Green, Social, Sustainability and Sustainability-Linked Loan (GSS+) Bond - a milestone in the country’s evolving sustainable finance landscape.The bell-ringing ceremony followed the strong market reception of the Bond, which was oversubscribed on its opening day, reflecting robust investor confidence in the instrument’s structure, governance standards, and long-term relevance.The event was attended by Chairman J. Durairatnam, Chief Executive Officer Thimal Perera, members of the senior leadership team of DFCC Bank, officials of the Colombo Stock Exchange, officials of KPMG (Global Assurance), Nithya Partners, and the Joint Managers Capital Alliance Partners Limited and NDB Investment Bank Limited.The GSS+ Bond represents the first instrument in Sri Lanka to combine impact-focused financing with Basel III regulatory capital compliance....

DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.As financial conversations increasingly migrate to digital platforms, the Bank has positioned its YouTube channel as an accessible knowledge hub rather than a promotional outlet. The platform delivers practical guidance on savings and investments, SME advisory insights, digital banking tutorials, product explainers, sustainability initiatives, and community-focused campaigns, simplifying complex financial concepts for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses.The channel’s growth, now surpassing 130,000 subscribers and qualifying for the YouTube Silver Play Button Award, reflects sustained engagement, meaningful watch time, and a growing appetite for credible financial information delivered in relevant, easy-to-understand formats....

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) recently elevated its digital engagement efforts through the “Rising Above with DFCC ONE” campaign, rewarding selected customers with an exclusive hot air balloon experience over Dambulla.Designed to recognise customers who actively engage with the DFCC ONE app, the initiative connected digital adoption with a memorable real-world experience. Set against one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic landscapes, the reward symbolised the Bank’s focus on creating value that extends beyond transactions, reinforcing DFCC ONE as a secure, intuitive and lifestyle-relevant digital banking platform.Commenting on the initiative, Deepa Edirisooriya, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer – Digital Banking at DFCC Bank, said:“Digital transformation must ultimately translate into tangible value for customers....

When economies recover, attention often gravitates towards growth figures, balance sheets, and market sentiment. Yet beneath these indicators emerges a more fundamental question: what structures are being put in place to ensure that growth is resilient, inclusive, and durable?For Sri Lanka, this question carries particular weight....

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank) marked the start of its 2026 wellbeing and community engagement calendar with its annual Ride for Life initiative, uniting employees and clients across the country to raise awareness on mental health and support Sri Lanka’s 1333 Suicide Prevention Hotline. With close to 150 participants and nearly 100 kilometres ridden collectively, the initiative set the tone for a year of sustained action centred on wellbeing, purpose, and community impact.The staff-led Ride for Life was held with rides organised simultaneously in Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, and Galle....