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Daraz Sri Lanka will run its 11.11 Biggest Sale from Nov 10 (8:00pm) to Nov 21 with discounts up to 90%, Rs.120 million in vouchers and sitewide flash deals. Participating banks (NTB, HNB, NDB, Commercial Bank, Sampath, DFCC, Pan Asia) and brands including Hayleys will offer additional partner discounts and instalment options.

DFCC Bank signed an MoU with the All-Island Private Lecturers’ Association to launch 'DFCC Freelancer', a tailored financial proposition offering personal and housing loans, leasing, credit cards and doorstep deposit collection for freelance educators.

Colombo bourse rose on Budget optimism as ASPI gained 0.98% (225 pts) and S&P SL20 rose 1.13%; banking led activity (23% of turnover) and key positive contributors included SFCL, COMB, SAMP, HNB and VONE, with DFCC, LAUGFS and Bogala among high-turnover winners.

DFCC Bank marks its 70th year, highlighting customer-focused digital transformation: its DFCC Aloka programme has provided credit access to over 100,000 women and the DFCC ONE App enables full online onboarding. The bank also promotes SME support and corporate liquidity tools (DFCC iConnect) while emphasizing human-centred service and staff development.

DFCC Bank PLC's proposed LKR3 billion listed blue bonds received a final National Long-Term rating of 'A(lka)' from Fitch. The bonds, maturing in three to five years, will fund eligible blue projects supporting marine and coastal resilience.

GovPay launched traffic fine payments in the Northern Province, enabling on-the-spot payments via bank and fintech apps; since April 2025 it has processed 23,539 spot fines totaling over Rs.31 million.

The Chief Internal Auditor’s Forum of Banks appointed its 7th committee at the AGM on 30 July 2025, naming Dulan Abeyratne (HSBC) as President and including committee members from NDB, DFCC, Cargills Bank, Pan Asia, Amana Bank and Nations Trust Bank.

DFCC Bank's Lanka Money Transfer (LMT) platform won the Silver Award in the Regional, Rural and Remote Services in Inclusion and Community Services category at the National Best Quality Software Awards 2025. The Synapsys-developed remittance platform expands formal remittance access with partner networks and cardless withdrawals to boost financial inclusion for overseas workers' families.

DFCC Bank has partnered with Abans Solar to launch a solar loan offering up to LKR 5 million with fixed rates from 10.5% (five-year pricing) and repayment terms up to 10 years. The scheme targets households and businesses with concessionary rates and flexible repayment to boost solar adoption.

Colombo market opened lower as the ASPI fell 0.10% to 22,788.79; major movers included Colombo Dockyard (DOCK +24.20%) and Ceylon Hospitals (CHL +25.64%), while C T Holdings, Central Finance and Richard Pieris were among the session's laggards.

DFCC Bank (DFCC Aloka) partnered with Evolution Auto to launch the Mahindra Treo Pink Edition in Jaffna, linking inclusive finance and green mobility to support women entrepreneurs. At the two-day Green Wheels Carnival DFCC offered tailored finance, advisory services and retail products including leasing, personal loans and pawning.

Colombo market closed marginally up as the ASPI rose 0.26% to 22,850.95 on Rs. 9.2bn turnover, led by gains in Hayleys, Bairaha, Colombo Dockyard, Royal Ceramics, LAUGFS Gas and Dipped Products while DFCC, HNB, Commercial Bank and JKH declined; foreigners were net buyers (Rs. 13.8m).

ASPI rose 0.66% (+149.82 pts) to 22,783.62 as the Colombo bourse extended gains, led by banks and diversified financials with heavy turnover and notable rises in SEYB, HNB, CFIN, COOP, HARI, SIRA, DFCC and WIND.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher as the ASPI rose 0.66% to 22,783.62 and the S&P SL20 rose 0.47% to 6,292.27, led by heavy buying in banks and finance; top contributors included Central Finance, Co-operative Insurance, Harischandra Mills, DFCC, WindForce and Seylan Bank.

DFCC Bank PLC expanded its Wyapara Hamuwa programme to Thambuttegama and Kegalle, providing banana farmers and small-business owners with financial literacy, market linkages and practical tools to strengthen livelihoods and support regional MSME growth.

DFCC Bank launched the Fly High with DFCC ONE campaign, offering customers helicopter tours over Colombo for using the DFCC ONE app. The promotion is designed to boost adoption of the bank's digital platform through gamified, experience-led customer engagement.

Colombo market closed higher as ASPI rose 0.97% (217.65 pts) to 22,633.80 with turnover above Rs.11.2 billion and foreigners net sold Rs.1.4 billion. Banking led activity (29% of turnover); CTHR, HARI, CARG, JKH and DFCC were key positive contributors and HAYL bought 779,123 HARI shares.

Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.56% (123.87 pts) to 22,416.15 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.45% on turnover of around Rs. 8.9bn, with foreigners net selling Rs. 1.4bn. Hemas, Sampath, Vidullanka, Richard Pieris and DIMO were key positive contributors while banking stocks led turnover.

DFCC Bank PLC has partnered with INFOTEL 2025 as Silver Sponsor and Official Banking Partner; the ICT exhibition will be held 7–9 November 2025 at the BMICH in Colombo.

Commercial Bank, DFCC, HNB, NDB, Sampath Bank and Seylan partnered with Home Lands at its Home Lands EXPO 2025 to offer up to 100% financing, including the Wealth Builder plan with no down payment, to support purchases of Home Lands projects.

DFCC Bank has partnered with Prime EV Automobiles (Senok Group) to offer tailored leasing packages for premium electric and hybrid vehicles, featuring reduced interest rates, flexible repayment terms and benefits like free registration, complimentary servicing and 0% insurance instalments.

DFCC Bank (DFCC.N0000) signed a strategic partnership with Prime Lands and Prime Lands Residencies (PLR.N0000) to offer exclusive home financing with special interest rates, flexible repayment and expedited approvals for buyers of Prime Group developments. The program targets first-time buyers and pre-vets properties to simplify documentation, valuation, legal checks and disbursement.

Colombo market rally extended to a 14th session as the ASPI closed at 22,094.89, topping 22,000 for the first time with turnover around Rs.9.7–9.8 billion. Banking and diversified financials led turnover (Commercial Bank, Pan Asia, Lanka Credit & Business Finance among top contributors) while foreigners were net sellers.

DFCC Bank PLC was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® after an independent employee survey, recognising its high-trust, high-performance workplace culture. The certification supports the bank's employer branding and people-first strategy.

Colombo Stock Exchange extended its rally to a 13th session as the ASPI rose 0.46% (100.49 pts) to 21,951.79 with turnover of Rs.6.5bn and foreign net inflows of Rs.46.4m. Banking, capital goods and food/beverage counters led activity, with Melstacorp, Access Engineering, Union Bank, RCL and NDB among top contributors.

DFCC Bank has issued Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond, a LKR 3 billion issuance to finance ocean-related projects including marine renewable energy, sustainable fisheries, coastal tourism, and water infrastructure. The bond is expected to receive a Fitch rating of 'A(EXP)(lka)' and follows ICMA sustainability principles.

DFCC Bank PLC said its green bond (already listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange) was listed on the India International Exchange (IFSC) Limited on 26 September 2025; trading and settlement will continue via the CSE in rupees.

DFCC Bank launched Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issue (expected Fitch rating 'A(EXP)(lka)') to finance projects protecting marine resources. The bond funds marine renewables, sustainable fisheries, eco-tourism, wastewater management and coastal climate adaptation.

DFCC Bank said its CSE-listed Green Bond was also listed on the India International Exchange — its third overseas listing after Luxembourg and NSE International — while trading and settlement will remain on the CSE in LKR and the bond will not be traded in India.