DFCC Bank PLC and Oceanpick have announced a strategic collaboration to explore initiatives that will strengthen sustainable enterprise and community livelihoods within Sri Lanka’s coastal economy.
The partnership brings together DFCC Bank, with its seven-decade track record in development and sustainable finance, and Oceanpick, South Asia’s first commercial offshore barramundi farm. By combining financial expertise with industry innovation, the two organizations aim to create a framework that supports long-term industry growth, job creation, and regional resilience.
Prins Perera, Senior Vice President – Head of Treasury, Investment and Wholesale Banking at DFCC Bank, commented, “For 70 years, DFCC Bank has supported industries that shape Sri Lanka’s development. From renewable energy and agriculture to SMEs and women’s entrepreneurship, our focus has always been on building resilience and long-term value. This partnership is a continuation of that journey, as we work together to grow the blue economy responsibly while strengthening livelihoods and coastal communities.”
Irfan Thassim, Founder & Managing Director – Oceanpick, added, “At Oceanpick, we believe aquaculture can transform Sri Lanka’s food security and coastal economies when managed responsibly. Partnering with DFCC Bank provides us with the financial expertise to scale with greater confidence. Together, we can create opportunities not only for our business, but for the wider communities and ecosystems connected to this industry.”
The collaboration will focus on areas ranging from business financing and knowledge sharing to ecosystem development. For DFCC Bank, it reflects a wider strategy of supporting industries that build national resilience and long-term value. For Oceanpick, it represents an opportunity to further shape the future of responsible aquaculture in Sri Lanka, contributing to the country’s sustainable growth agenda and the evolving blue economy.
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