DFCC Bank has achieved a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance journey with the supplementary international listing of its pioneering Blue Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). The bond is also displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) and listed on the India International Exchange (India INX) at GIFT City, Gujarat, India.
These latest listings connect Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance initiatives to several of the world’s most recognized capital market platforms, strengthening global visibility for the country’s emerging blue economy and sustainable investment landscape. The achievement builds on DFCC Bank’s historic issuance of Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond in 2025, initially listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and later admitted to the National Stock Exchange International Exchange (NSEIX) in India, marking the first Sri Lankan Blue Bond on that platform. The Luxembourg listing represents a major international milestone, as it is the first time a Sri Lankan Blue Bond has been admitted to LuxSE and featured on LGX, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated exclusively to sustainable securities. Thimal Perera, CEO stated that recognition across global exchanges reflects both the strength of the instrument and the credibility of Sri Lanka’s evolving sustainable finance framework. He emphasized that these listings position Sri Lanka on the global sustainability and ESG map, while expanding access to international investors seeking transparent, responsible, and impact-driven opportunities. The DFCC Blue Bond has achieved several notable firsts, including being Sri Lanka’s first listed Blue Bond, South Asia’s first corporate Blue Bond, and the first admitted to NSEIX under India’s IFSCA framework. It also marked the first bond listed on NSEIX following the MoU between the Colombo Stock Exchange and NSEIX. Designed to fund projects such as sustainable water management, marine ecosystem protection, pollution prevention, and ocean-based economic activities, the bond supports Sri Lanka’s blue economy. Its international recognition highlights the growing importance of sustainable finance in driving responsible economic growth.
