November 26, 2025, Colombo, DFCC Bank today announced the official listing of Sri Lanka’s first Listed Blue Bond on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), marking a significant moment for the country’s capital markets and its transition towards ocean-focused sustainable finance.
At the Market Opening Ceremony held this morning, DFCC Bank’s Chairman, Mr. J. Durairatnam was invited to ring the bell to commence trading, marking the Blue Bond’s entry into the market. Members of DFCC Bank’s leadership were present to commemorate the occasion.
The Blue Bond is a LKR 3 billion, senior, rated, unsecured, redeemable instrument structured under DFCC Bank’s Sustainable Bond Framework. It aligns with the ICMA Green Bond Principles and the IFC Blue Finance Guidelines, and carries a rating of A(lka) from Fitch Ratings Lanka Limited. The issue offers 3-, 4- and 5-year tenures with both annual-coupon and zero-coupon structures.
Speaking at the ceremony, Thimal Perera, Chief Executive Officer of DFCC Bank, said, “DFCC Bank’s listing of Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond is a significant milestone for the Bank and for the country. It brings much-needed focus to the development of sustainable finance and the role it can play in shaping Sri Lanka’s future. We are honoured to have initiated this effort and have every confidence that it will mark the beginning of a long and meaningful journey in supporting coastal resilience, clean water, marine restoration, and other essential areas of national importance. I would like to thank the Colombo Stock Exchange and all our partners whose commitment and expertise helped make this possible.”
Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Chief Executive Officer of the CSE said, “We are extremely pleased and happy to welcome DFCC Bank at this market opening ceremony in celebration of this milestone event, not just for DFCC Bank, but also for the capital market and for creating the country’s first Blue Bond. I believe this bond places us on a global stage.”
The success of the listing reflects strong collaboration across multiple institutions. NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) served as Joint Manager and Placement Agent; KPMG Sri Lanka acted as Independent External Reviewer; Nithya Partners provided legal advisory support; S S P Corporate Services (Private) Limited functioned as Registrar; People’s Bank served as Trustee to the Issue and Fitch Ratings Lanka acted as the rating agency. DFCC Bank is grateful to all partners who extended their support and expertise in bringing this national first from concept to market.
The Blue Bond signifies DFCC Bank’s ongoing commitment to shaping responsible prosperity and supporting Sri Lanka’s transition toward a more resilient and sustainable economic pathway.
More information on DFCC Bank’s Blue Bond is available at www.dfcc.lk.
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 133 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.
About CSE
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) operates the only stock market in Sri Lanka and is responsible for providing a transparent and regulated environment where companies and investors can come together. The CSE is a company that is limited by guarantee established under the Laws of Sri Lanka, incorporated in 1985. The CSE is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and is a mutual exchange consisting of 15 Members and 13 Trading Members. All Members and Trading Members are licensed by the SEC to operate as Stockbrokers.
