DFCC Bank and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Customer-Centric Banking

DFCC Bank PLC has entered a partnership with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, to formally integrate Ceylon Chamber-led macroeconomic and sectoral intelligence into its service model. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance both internal expertise and client-facing value, reinforcing DFCC Bank’s position as the most insight-driven and customer-aligned bank in the country.

By harnessing the Ceylon Chamber’s deep research capabilities, DFCC Bank will gain privileged access to quarterly macroeconomic outlooks, sector-specific insights, and dynamic market intelligence. These deliverables will inform decision-making across the organisation—from strategy formulation to client advisory—ensuring DFCC Bank teams remain ahead of the curve in responding to economic developments and customer needs.

Through this partnership, the Ceylon Chamber will provide briefings on key economic indicators such as GDP performance, inflation trends, policy shifts, and global economic movements, alongside industry analyses tailored to DFCC Bank’s client sectors. These insights will not only serve internal capability-building but also enhance client conversations—offering DFCC Bank customers access to curated intelligence through strategic reviews and presentations.

Thimal Perera, CEO of DFCC Bank, commented:

“As we sharpen our focus on delivering value beyond banking, this collaboration with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce gives us and our clients a distinct advantage. Timely economic insights and sector intelligence will strengthen the relevance and depth of our engagements - enabling us to support customers with more informed, responsive financial solutions that align with the realities they face.”

Buwanekabahu Perera, Secretary General and CEO of the Ceylon Chamber stated: 

“Our goal is to take economic intelligence beyond boardrooms and make it practical and actionable for businesses. Partnering with DFCC Bank allows us to do exactly that, by ensuring that insights translate into better advice, faster decisions, and stronger outcomes for businesses.”

The official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding took place on 12 June 2025, symbolising a shared vision for smarter financial ecosystems in Sri Lanka.

This partnership marks another bold step in DFCC Bank’s journey to blend financial expertise with strategic insight, delivering banking that is agile, anticipatory, and fundamentally built around the customer.

(L-R) Buwanekabahu Perera, CEO of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Duminda Hulangamuwa, Chairman of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Thimal Perera, Director/CEO of DFCC Bank, Shamindra Marcelline, Deputy CEO of DFCC Bank.

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 138 branches and access to over 5,500 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 The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1839, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is Sri Lanka’s premier business chamber and one of the oldest in Asia. Representing a wide spectrum of industry sectors, the Ceylon Chamber provides advocacy, research, and advisory services to support the growth of the private sector. Its initiatives span trade promotion, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and economic reform. As a trusted partner for business, government, and international organisations alike, the Ceylon Chamber plays a pivotal role in shaping a competitive and inclusive economic landscape for Sri Lanka.