Company filings and market news from across Sri Lanka's stock market.
DFCC Bank PLC has secured supplementary international listings for its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange) and on India INX at GIFT City. The bond, Sri Lanka’s first listed Blue Bond, was already listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and NSEIX.
DFCC Bank opened its Head Office for an event titled "When the Wild Speaks, Will We Listen?" focused on Sri Lanka's leopard conservation and said it has partnered with the Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust to support science-based conservation efforts.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 1.18% to 22,088.70 midday (S&P SL20 down 1.19% to 6,204.94) with turnover of Rs.1.82 billion; capital goods contributed Rs.541 million. Hatton National Bank, John Keells Holdings and Melstacorp were top negative contributors, and DFCC Bank said it will list its Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (DFCC stock down 2.44% intraday).
DFCC Bank listed its Rs. 3 billion Blue Bond on India INX (10 Mar 2026) and registered it on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (12 Mar 2026), while trading and settlement remain on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The bond, Sri Lanka's first Blue Bond, targets ocean/coastal sustainability projects and has an expected Fitch rating of 'A(EXP)(lka)'.
DFCC Bank PLC has introduced fingerprint-based life certificate verification for eligible government pensioners at 50 selected branches in collaboration with the Department of Pensions. The service is for pensioners who retired after 2016 and have registered fingerprints with the Department.
DFCC Bank will register its Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and have it displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange on March 12; the registration is without admission to trading. The bond is already listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and India INX, and trading/settlement will continue through the CSE in rupees.
DFCC Bank PLC has introduced fingerprint-based life-certificate verification for eligible government pensioners at 50 selected branches. The service, for pensioners retired after 2016 who registered fingerprints with the Department of Pensions, removes visits to Divisional Secretariats and improves record accuracy.
The ASPI rose 1.13% to 22,833.53 as Colombo stock market extended its rebound in a second session, with turnover near Rs.5.7bn and foreign net inflows of Rs.189.4m. Gains were led by John Keells, DFCC, NDB and Commercial Bank, with HNB Finance among top turnover contributors.
The ASPI rose 256.12 points (1.13%) to 22,833.53, with the S&P SL20 up 68.14 points to 6,425.80; heavyweight contributors included John Keells, DFCC Bank, NDB, Dialog Axiata and Commercial Bank, and turnover was Rs.5.68bn.
Colombo Stock Exchange closed up 1.13% to 22,833.53, led by gains in John Keells, DFCC and National Development Bank while Senkadagala Finance fell 10.66%. National Development Bank received CSE approval in principle to list Rs.16 billion of debentures at 11.50%, 11.04% and 11.85%.
Daraz Sri Lanka’s 3.3 sale runs 2–7 March with up to 85% off, free delivery and Rs. 20 million in vouchers. Commercial Bank, DFCC, Nations Trust, LOLC Finance and Sampath Bank are listed as partner banks offering sitewide card offers and installment plans up to 36 months.
Senior bankers at the Association of Professional Bankers convention urged caution, prioritising balance-sheet discipline—liquidity, capital buffers, and managing interest-rate and FX exposure—over rapid expansion. Speakers also highlighted selective growth, risk-adjusted returns, and greater use of digital capability and sustainable debt instruments.
DFCC Bank's YouTube channel surpassed 130,000 subscribers and qualified for the YouTube Silver Play Button, recognising its digital engagement and financial education outreach. The channel is positioned as a knowledge hub offering savings, investment, SME advisory, digital banking tutorials and sustainability content.
DFCC Bank PLC completed a supplementary international listing of Sri Lanka’s Blue Bond on the NSE International Exchange (NSEIX), becoming the first Sri Lankan Blue Bond and the first Blue Bond admitted on NSEIX. The bond’s primary listing, pricing and settlement remain on the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lankan rupees.
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DFCC Bank PLC's Blue Bond, already listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, was listed on the NSE International Exchange (NSEIX), India, on 27 February 2026. The bond was listed on NSEIX without admission to trading; trading and settlement will continue via the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka rupees.
DFCC Bank PLC's YouTube channel surpassed 130,000 subscribers and earned the YouTube Silver Play Button, marking stronger digital engagement and expanded financial-education outreach. The channel provides practical guidance on savings, investments, SME advisory, digital banking tutorials and sustainability to boost financial literacy.
DFCC Bank PLC's LKR 3 billion Blue Bond has been dually listed on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City. The dual listing, facilitated under an MoU between NSE IX and the Colombo Stock Exchange, is intended to broaden the bond's international visibility and investor access.
DFCC Bank PLC launched Sri Lanka’s first Basel III–compliant GSS+ Bond, which was oversubscribed on its opening day and was marked with a CSE opening-bell ceremony. The issuance strengthens DFCC’s regulatory capital while channeling funds to green, social and sustainability projects.
DFCC Bank PLC launched and listed Sri Lanka’s first Basel III–compliant GSS+ bond, which was oversubscribed on its opening day. The issuance strengthens DFCC’s regulatory capital position while directing funds toward measurable green and social projects.
DFCC Bank reported record results for the year ended 31 Dec 2025: Group core business PAT of LKR 11.2 Bn and Bank PAT of LKR 16.03 Bn including a disposal gain. Total assets rose 22% to LKR 857 Bn and the loan book grew to LKR 516 Bn.
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Fitch says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's reintroduced bank consolidation framework is broadly credit-positive, targeting banks with assets below Rs.400 billion and subjecting banks scoring under 60% in 2026–27 to possible mandatory consolidation. Fitch notes consolidation should strengthen capital and franchises, and identifies HDFC.N0000 as a likely acquisition target.
Banks across Sri Lanka are intensifying AML/CFT controls ahead of the country's third mutual evaluation, warning a negative outcome would damage financial credibility and access to funding. Leading banks such as DFCC and HNB report system upgrades, AI-backed transaction monitoring, stronger KYC/UBO processes and mock evaluations.
DFCC Bank PLC ran the "Rising Above with DFCC ONE" campaign, rewarding selected customers with a hot-air-balloon experience over Dambulla to encourage DFCC ONE app engagement and accelerate digital adoption.
AIA Group says it is optimistic about Sri Lanka's insurance market and aims to help the IRCSL double the market in five years. AIA met regulators, committed Rs.50 million to a national initiative, and engaged bancassurance partners including NDB, DFCC and Commercial Bank to expand insurance access.