DFCC Bank awarded for success in MSME financing at Germany’s Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards
Recognising and rewarding DFCC Bank’s success in financing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka, the Global Sustainable Finance Network awarded a Certificate of Merit for ‘ Outstanding Sustainable Project Financing’ to DFCC Bank, at the Global Sustainable Finance Awards 2018 held recently at the Karlsruhe City Hall, Germany.
Bathiya Alahakoon – Senior Vice President (Branch Banking), DFCC Bank, received the award on behalf of the bank. The annual Global Sustainable Finance Conference was also held concurrently in Karlsruhe, at which Mr. Alahakoon delivered a presentation on “Financing Enterprises for a Sustainable Sri Lanka”. More than 100 delegates from over 30 organizations in Asia, Africa and Europe participated in the conference, the bank said in a media release.
Commenting on the accolade, the CEO of DFCC Bank, Lakshman Silva said, “We are honoured to be awarded the prestigious Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award for the sixth consecutive year. DFCC Bank has a proven track record in offering financial solutions to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka, and these services are offered through every branch located across the country. The bank extends MSME lending in reflection of our values to uplift this sector and encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship amongst Sri Lankans”.
The Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Award honours financial institutions and organizations that have made significant contributions to the field of sustainable finance.
DFCC Bank PLC is also a part of the joint initiative by the Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) to promote best practices in sustainable finance in Sri Lanka.