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DFCC Bank PLC rewarded selected DFCC ONE app users with an exclusive hot-air balloon experience over Dambulla in the 'Rising Above with DFCC ONE' campaign to boost digital engagement and app adoption.

DFCC Bank PLC held its Annual Branch Managers' Conference to align branch leadership on strategy and customer-centric priorities and launched a Branch Manager Talent Pool and a Regional Managers' platform to strengthen succession planning and execution for 2026.

Colombo bourse dipped as the ASPI fell 0.21% to 23,870.07 despite net foreign inflows of Rs.37 million after 22 days of outflows. Capital goods led turnover; John Keells and Hayleys rose while Sampath, Colombo Dockyard, Dialog, DFCC and Commercial Bank were among the negative contributors.

AIA Insurance Lanka launched 'Vision X', a strategic blueprint to deepen bancassurance partnerships and deliver a digital-first customer experience, highlighting ties with NDB, DFCC, Commercial Bank and Pan Asia Bank.

AIA Insurance Lanka launched 'Vision X', unveiling a bancassurance strategic blueprint and celebrating partnerships with banks including NDB, DFCC, Commercial Bank and Pan Asia, highlighting a digital-first customer experience and strengthened long-term collaboration.

The ASPI fell 0.07% to 23,882.82 in a volatile session with turnover of Rs.4.2bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.42.3m. Leading negative contributors were CTHR, PABC, DIMO, DFCC and RICH, while Softlogic Capital and Prime Lands led turnover.

DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) has issued a Basel III-compliant GSS+ Bond to channel long-term capital into green, social, sustainability and sustainability‑linked projects. The bond builds on DFCC's prior green and blue bonds and aims to strengthen regulatory capital while funding renewable energy, healthcare and inclusive infrastructure.

Home Lands launched four new resort apartment projects totaling 1,000 units in Greater Colombo. Five partner banks (Commercial Bank, HNB, Sampath, NDB and DFCC) are supporting the Home Lands Wealth Builder payment plan, offering flexible financing including up to 100% funding.

DFCC Bank won First Place in the Banking Sector and was Overall Second Runners-Up at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management's Great HR Quiz, held with 75 teams participating.

Home Lands will launch 1,000 brand-new resort-style apartments across four projects at a property investment roadshow on 8 Feb, with five banks (Commercial Bank, HNB, Sampath, NDB and DFCC) offering up to 100% financing and flexible payment plans.

Colombo market recovered as the ASPI rose 0.22% (52.82 pts) to 23,734.50, driven by high-net-worth crossings that made up 49.4% of turnover (COMB contributed Rs.3.2bn); market turnover was Rs.8.24bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.1.3bn.

Daraz Sri Lanka is running a 'Fabulous Feb – 2 Good 2 Miss!' 2.2 campaign from Feb 1 (8:00 PM) to Feb 6 with deals up to 85% off, Rs.50 million in vouchers, free delivery, Golden Rush Hour discounts and bank partner payment offers. The campaign also promotes ongoing Everyday Low Price pricing for essentials.

DFCC Bank's DFCC Pinnacle hosted an exclusive 'Matters of the Heart' lifestyle forum on 17 January 2026 with Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Singapore), led by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy to raise awareness of cardiovascular health for DFCC Pinnacle customers.

DFCC Bank PLC received CSE approval to issue up to Rs.10 billion of Basel III-compliant Tier 2 listed unsecured subordinated bonds in 5-, 7- and 10-year tranches with coupons of 11.50%, 11.75% and 12%; subscription opens 6 February.

AIA Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong visited Sri Lanka, reaffirming AIA's commitment, meeting bancassurance partners National Development Bank (NDB), DFCC Bank and Commercial Bank, and AIA Sri Lanka pledged a LKR 50 million donation to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' initiative.

The Colombo market hit an intraday record of 24,052.06 but closed flat, with the ASPI down 0.01% at 23,953.09 and the S&P SL20 up 0.20% at 6,663.12. Turnover was over Rs.5.4bn; York jumped 24.81% while SAMP, RICH, DFCC, CTHR and CARG were top negative contributors.

DFCC Bank donated Rs. 50 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to provide relief for people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The cheque was handed over by Deputy CEO Shamindra Marcelline to Senior Additional Secretary Russell Aponsu at the Presidential Secretariat.

ASPI rose 0.03% (7.45 pts) to 23,813.77 while the S&P SL20 slipped 0.02% to 6,617.85; turnover was Rs.8.3 billion and foreigners were net sellers with a reported net outflow of Rs.144.6 billion. Top contributors included HNB, DFCC, UML, RICH and ASCO, with DOCK, HAYL and SFCL dragging the index.

Government has consolidated MSME financial facilities into a single digital Rs.95 billion framework and the NCGI will issue Rs.7,000 million in credit guarantees in 2026 to unlock about Rs.10,000 million in MSME lending. Sixteen banks, including HDFC, Commercial Bank, NDB, HNB, Sampath, Seylan, DFCC, Nations Trust and Cargills Bank, will participate in channeling concessional and disaster-relief loans.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally up as the ASPI rose 0.03% to 23,813 with turnover Rs 8.32 billion. Top contributors included HNB and DFCC; Hayleys fell after announcing a Rs6 dividend and a 3-for-50 rights issue, while Renuka rose after disclosure of a 24.78% non-voting stake sale.

DFCC Bank appointed Indrajit Wickramasinghe as an Independent Non-Executive Director; Wickramasinghe has over 36 years' management experience and served as Director/CEO of Union Bank for over nine years.

DFCC Bank (DFCC Aloka) was Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of support. The partnership highlights DFCC Aloka's focus on tailored financial solutions and advisory support for women-led businesses.

DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) was Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 through its DFCC Aloka proposition, marking its fourth consecutive year of support for women-led enterprises.

Colombo market ended flat as the ASPI fell 0.02% to 23,623.74 with turnover near Rs.5.17 billion and foreign investors net sold about Rs.91 million. Top negative contributors were SFCL, JKH, BUKI, CTHR and DFCC, while DOCK, ACL and RHL led turnover and HAYL and DOCK supported index performance.

DFCC Bank won the Mixed category and secured Second Runner-Up in the Women’s category at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships in late 2025, with captain Nimasha Perera named Best Player. The bank said the results reflect its emphasis on teamwork and employee participation in sport.

DFCC Bank and Hatton National Bank are platinum sponsors of the upcoming Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka convention. The event will host foreign delegates and aims to promote global networking, knowledge sharing and industry leadership for the banking sector.

ASPI hit a new high at 23,731.60 after Friday's 0.10% rise (22.9 pts) while the S&P SL20 rose 0.28% to 6,560.08; market turnover was Rs.4.73bn with foreign net inflow of Rs.65.3m. Top positive contributors were COMB, DFCC, CTHR, NAMU and COOP, and banking made up 38% of turnover.

Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.10% to close the ASPI at 23,731.60 on Friday, led by gains in Commercial Bank, DFCC Bank, C T Holdings, Namunukula Plantations and Co-operative Insurance. Market turnover fell to Rs4.7bn from Rs9.2bn, with banks and capital goods among key contributing sectors.

DFCC Bank served as title sponsor of the Faldo Junior Series Sri Lanka at Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Kaya Daluwatte named Overall Champion. The three-day event drew over 100 junior golfers and offers winners a pathway to the Faldo Junior Tour Asia Grand Final.