DFCC Bank Expands Global Reach with New Remittance Partnership in Japan
September 17, 2025
DFCC Bank has partnered with Ceylon Remittances to launch a new remittance service in Japan, strengthening financial links for Sri Lankans living and working there.
The launch was attended by the Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Japan, Prof. Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, the President of the Sri Lanka Business Council in Japan, Mr. Jagath Ramanayake, and several leading Sri Lankan business leaders. Representing DFCC Bank were Mr. Anton Arumugam, Senior Vice President – Offshore Banking, Remittances & Business Development, and Mr. Prins Perera, Senior Vice President – Treasury, Wholesale Banking & Investment Banking.
Anton Arumugam, Senior Vice President – Offshore Banking, Remittances & Business Development at DFCC Bank, said, “Remittances are not just transfers of money – they sustain families and underpin Sri Lanka’s economy. This partnership ensures Sri Lankans in Japan have a secure, efficient, and reliable channel to send money home, while also strengthening the country’s formal remittance inflows.”
Ambassador-designate Prof. Kumarasinghe stressed the importance of using regulated financial platforms to safeguard remitters and the national economy.
Udaya Athukorala, Founder of Ceylon Remittances, added, “Our collaboration with DFCC Bank gives Sri Lankans in Japan the reassurance of speed, safety, and clarity in their transactions. It creates a bridge that benefits both individuals and the wider economy.”
This initiative expands DFCC Bank’s international remittance network and supports the Bank’s focus on facilitating secure inflows that contribute to Sri Lanka’s financial stability and growth.
Photo Credits
From Left to Right:
Anton Arumugam – Senior Vice President, Offshore Banking & Remittance Business Development, DFCC Bank PLC, Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Japan, Prof. Pivithuru Janak Kumarasinghe, President of the Sri Lanka Business Council in Japan, Mr. Jagath Ramanayake, Mr. Udaya Athukorala, founder of Ceylon Remittances, Mr. Sajeev Rajaputhra, Prins Perera – Senior Vice President, Treasury, Wholesale & Investment Banking, DFCC Bank PLC.
About DFCC Bank
DFCC Bank PLC, established in 1955 and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange since 1956, is one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial institutions. Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and rated A (lka) by Fitch Ratings, the Bank offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail, corporate, and SME banking services, along with treasury, investment, and trade finance solutions.
With customer centricity and sustainable innovation at its core, DFCC Bank delivers seamless and secure banking experiences, which include digital platforms like DFCC MySpace, and through a network of 137 branches and access to over 6,000 ATMs via the LankaPay network.
A recognised leader in sustainable finance and renewable energy initiatives, DFCC Bank is committed to reducing environmental impact and fostering long-term economic resilience.
