DFCC Bank celebrates responsible remittances

As Sri Lanka continues its journey towards economic stability and resilience, DFCC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through targeted efforts to promote legal remittances.

In this regard, concluding a successful overseas campaign, DFCC Bank hosted an award ceremony in Bucharest, Romania, to honour Sri Lankans who consistently remit funds through regulated, secure banking channels.

The initiative centred around DFCC Bank’s Lanka Money Transfer service, which was designed to encourage formal financial systems—an essential pillar in sustaining Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves and strengthening its financial system.

The campaign’s grand prize winner, Asanga Dayananda—a Sri Lankan professional based in Romania—was recognised as the top remitter and awarded a return air ticket to Sri Lanka. His consistent use of DFCC Bank’s regulated remittance service reflects the campaign’s core objectives: to foster responsible financial behaviour among the overseas Sri Lankan community and increase inflows through legal channels.

The award ceremony was held at the Smith & Smith head office in Bucharest; it was attended by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Romania Madurika Weninger. Also in attendance were DFCC Bank Senior Vice President Offshore Banking, Remittances and Business Development Anton Arumugam and Senior Vice President Treasury and Investment Banking Prins Perera, alongside representatives from the bank’s partner institutions in Romania. Their presence underscored the strength of DFCC Bank’s overseas partnerships and its proactive role in fostering diaspora engagement for national benefit.

Arumugam stated, “Legal remittances play a critical role in preserving the financial integrity of Sri Lanka. Through this campaign, we aimed to recognise and reward those who contribute to the country’s recovery responsibly and transparently. The diaspora is an essential part of our national journey and DFCC Bank is proud to serve as a trusted conduit between them and their families back home.”

DFCC Bank’s expanding presence in countries such as Romania is part of a long-term strategy to ensure that Sri Lankans abroad have access to secure, efficient and regulated remittance channels. In doing so, the bank not only safeguards customer funds but also contributes directly to stabilising Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange position—an urgent national priority.