Company filings, disclosures and news on DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC), Regional Banks on the Colombo Stock Exchange, tagged by theme and scored for sentiment.
DFCC Bank signed a Master Trade Loan Agreement with the Export-Import Bank of India on 22 Sep 2026 to secure credit enhancement under its Trade Assistance Programme, expanding DFCC's ability to provide trade finance and short-term funding for Sri Lanka-India cross-border transactions.
DFCC Aloka (DFCC Bank PLC) ran two programmes giving salon owners and beauty professionals training in financial literacy, tax awareness and business planning, including sessions on cashflow, taxation, investment and the DFCC Aloka Pragathi Loan Scheme.
DFCC Bank's athletics team won 15 medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 8 bronze) at the 41st Annual Mercantile Athletics Championships (21-23 Aug 2026). Standouts included Chanidu Senash (two golds) and Ruwan Madushanka (two golds and a bronze).
DFCC Bank hosted the 49th ADFIAP Annual Meetings in Colombo (23-25 Sep 2026), bringing development finance institutions, policymakers and private investors together to discuss mobilising patient capital, blended finance and partnerships to convert macro stability into long-term investment and growth.
The Association of Professional Bankers ran a CPD event preparing Sri Lanka's banking sector for its APG mutual evaluation (on-site 26 Oct-6 Nov 2026) that will assess AML/CFT/PF technical compliance and effectiveness. Speakers urged a shift from documentation-led checks to outcome-focused, risk-based controls.
DFCC Bank was named Sri Lanka's Best Cash Management Bank for 2026 by The Asian Banker, highlighting its DFCC iConnect transaction banking platform and digital cash-management capabilities. The award recognises the bank's payments, collections, liquidity management and ERP-integration features for corporates and SMEs.
Fitch upgraded Sri Lanka to 'B-' and restructured 2036/2038 bonds rallied to about 103 cents on the dollar. Standard Chartered and the Central Bank said Sri Lanka should aim to return to international capital markets before the IMF program ends in March 2027 while avoiding aggressive borrowing.
DFCC Bank was named Sri Lanka's Best Cash Management Bank for 2026 by The Asian Banker. The recognition highlights its transaction banking capabilities and digitally enabled DFCC iConnect platform for payments, collections, reconciliation and liquidity management for corporates, multinationals and SMEs.
DFCC Bank hosted the ADFIAP 49th Annual Meetings in Colombo (23-25 Sep 2026), where CBSL and regional development finance leaders urged DFIs to shift from lending to mobilising private capital using guarantees, blended finance and risk-sharing. Speakers also called for tax incentives and reforms to attract private investment.
DFCC Bank PLC finalised the allotment of its Rs.12.5 billion debenture issue, 125 million Basel III-compliant Tier 2 five-year unsecured subordinated debentures (par Rs.100), which will be exercised today. 95 million were allotted to identified Qualified Investors on a preferential basis, with the remainder allocated to other Qualified Investors per the prospectus' allocation rules.
DFCC Bank powered the 13-day, 1,333 km '1333 Bikeathon' that concluded on 10 September (World Suicide Prevention Day) to promote mental wellbeing and publicise the 1333 suicide-prevention helpline across Sri Lanka. Branch teams supported community events and DFCC staff joined the final leg, with the CEO speaking at the closing ceremony.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.16% to 21,056.26 on Friday (S&P SL20 up 0.07%) while the ASPI ended the week down 326.48 points. Market turnover was Rs 1.34bn; People's Leasing plans to list Rs 10bn of 13.75% debentures and DFCC Bank allotted its Rs 12.5bn Tier-2 debenture issue.
Colombo stocks opened higher with the ASPI up 0.12% (25.16 pts) to 21,048.59 and the S&P SL20 up 0.20% to 5,936.69; market turnover was LKR 139.24m. Top contributors included Haycarb, Melstacorp, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and HNB while Access Engineering, Vallibel One, DFCC Bank and RIL Property lagged; WindForce said it will commission a 10MW/40MWh BESS and a 5MW floating solar plant on Sept 18, 2026, taking its renewables capacity to about 268 MW.
DFCC Bank launched Sri Lanka's first eight-language ATM and Cash Recycler Machine experience (English, Sinhala, Tamil, French, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, German) across its ATM and CRM network using BPC's SmartVista payments infrastructure, including at Bandaranaike International Airport.
DFCC Bank PLC disclosed Type A applications for its up to Rs.12.5bn Basel III-compliant Tier-2 debenture issue totalled 147.68 million debentures (Rs.14.77bn) across 117 applications, exceeding the 125 million offer; cheque/RTGS payments were 108.68m (Rs.10.87bn) and bank guarantees 39m (Rs.3.9bn).
DFCC Bank's 2026/2031 Tier-2 debenture issue was oversubscribed with 117 applications for 147,682,500 debentures valued at 14.768 billion rupees, above the 12.50 billion rupee target. Colombo indices were modestly higher (ASPI +0.14% at 21,162.87; S&P SL20 +0.05% at 5,950.18) with turnover of 43.57 million rupees.
DFCC Bank and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment signed an MoU to launch the Ethera Diriya Housing Loan Scheme offering eligible migrant workers housing loans of up to Rs. 10 million with up to 10-year repayment and an SLBFE-facilitated interest reimbursement subsidy.
DFCC Bank's cricket team finished as Second Runners-Up at the Mercantile 'B' Division Premier League Cricket Tournament; Pawan Pathiraja of DFCC Bank was named Best Batsman of the tournament.
DFCC Bank convened the "Future Ready Sri Lanka" forum, bringing policymakers and industry leaders to discuss turning recent economic stability into resilient, investment-led growth. Speakers highlighted priorities including active debt management, access to international capital, renewable energy scale-up and digital public infrastructure (digital ID, national data exchange).
DFCC Bank launched Sri Lanka's first eight-language ATM and cash recycler machine experience, implemented using BPC's SmartVista payments infrastructure. The multilingual service (English, Sinhala, Tamil, French, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, German) is available across DFCC's ATM and CRM network, including key tourist locations.
DFCC Bank signed an MoU with John Keells IT to extend its Employee Banking Proposition to John Keells IT employees, offering enhanced salary account privileges, personal and home loan solutions, wealth and family-focused services and digital banking convenience.
DFCC Bank received CSE approval in principle to list up to 125 million Basel III-compliant unsecured subordinated debentures to raise up to Rs.12.5 billion; the five-year debentures carry a fixed 13% annual coupon and subscriptions open on 11 September 2026.
DFCC Bank will list LKR 12.5 billion of 13.00% five-year Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures to strengthen its Tier-2 capital. The CSE has approved the listing in principle, subscription opens Sept 11, and Fitch rated the debentures 'BBB+(lka)'.
Colombo bourse edged up as the ASPI rose 0.03% to 21,325.64 on turnover of over Rs.1.2bn; banks led activity while geopolitical tensions and higher global oil prices weighed on sentiment and foreigners were net sellers of Rs.7.2m.
Colombo Stock Exchange rose: ASPI +0.33% to 21,395.11 and S&P SL20 +0.40% to 6,007.23, with turnover Rs 2.45 bn. Top gainers included Haycarb, Royal Ceramics, Dipped Products, Access Engineering and Dialog Axiata; HNB, Pan Asia, DFCC and SANASA Development Bank were laggards. Maharaja Foods issued an addendum setting an EGM on Sep 25, 2026 for its proposed scrip dividend.
The Colombo market opened the month lower as the ASPI fell 0.1% to 21,318.31, with turnover above Rs.2.3bn and foreign net outflows of Rs.612.5m. Selling late in the session hit JKH, BREW, DFCC, DIAL and MELS, while CCS and Asia Siyaka rose.
Colombo Stock Exchange traded mixed midday with the ASPI down 0.07% (14.27 points) at 21,304.04 and the S&P SL20 up 0.09% at 5,991.70; market turnover was LKR 466.2m, led by banks at LKR 179.15m. SANASA Life Insurance said its debt securities will remain on the Watch List after a qualified audit opinion and is planning an equity raise to restore its credit rating within 15 months.
DFCC Bank expanded its Garusaru Pension Loan to provide eligible pensioners financing from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 12 million with repayment terms up to 15 years and a choice of fixed or variable interest rates. The loan is available to government, state and select pensioners, requires applicants be under 74 at application and caps instalments at 60% of net pension.
DFCC Bank (via DFCC Aloka) will continue as Diamond Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Women Entrepreneur Awards for a fifth consecutive year. The partnership aims to provide recognition, financial knowledge, advisory support and networking to help women-led businesses grow.
Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose on Tuesday, with the ASPI up 0.23% at 21,386.99 and the S&P SL20 up 0.07%. Top contributors included Hatton National Bank, Dialog Axiata and Colombo Dockyard; Renuka Holdings announced a 0.212 rupee scrip dividend and market turnover was Rs 77.3m.