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DFCC Bank’s Blue Bond Achieves Multiple Global Exchange Listings

13 Mar, 2026

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DFCC Bank PLC has marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), and on India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat.

These listings strengthen global visibility for Sri Lanka’s emerging blue economy and sustainable investment landscape. The DFCC Blue Bond, first launched in 2025 and initially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and NSEIX in India, is the country’s first corporate Blue Bond and the first in South Asia under the IFSCA framework.

Thimal Perera, CEO of DFCC Bank, stated, “These international listings highlight the credibility of Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance framework, connecting the country to a broader pool of global investors seeking impact-driven opportunities.”

Blue Bonds mobilise capital for projects that safeguard water resources, protect marine ecosystems, and support ocean-based economic activities. DFCC Bank’s bond funds initiatives in sustainable water management, wastewater and sanitation infrastructure, pollution prevention, and coastal and marine ecosystem protection.

The global recognition of the DFCC Blue Bond underscores the growing importance of sustainable capital market instruments in addressing environmental challenges while promoting responsible economic growth. It also positions Sri Lanka as a visible benchmark for innovation in sustainable finance.

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