Fitch affirms DFCC Vardhana rating at AA-(lka)
Fitch Ratings Lanka affirmed DFCC Vardhana Bank Limited's (DVB)
National Long-term rating at 'AA-(lka)' (AA minus(lka)) confirming that
the outlook for the bank remains stable.
Ranked as one of Sri Lanka's top corporates with sustained profits
and consistent growth figures, DVB has historically recorded high levels
on loan growth. Retail loans accounted for slightly over half of the
loan portfolio at FYE07, with the remainder consisting of working
capital loans to SMEs and second-tier corporates.
During a relatively short span of five years, DVB has achieved
significant progress with a branch network numbering 41, as opposed to
the three it initially started out with.
Armed with a capital of Rs. 2.6 billion, DVB's deposit base is a
staggering Rs.17 billion, while its lending portfolio is at Rs.13
billion.
The bank has also increased its rate of interest on saving accounts
to a record high of 10%, while other banks offer the usual 4%. DVB also
boasts one of the best capital adequacy, advance to deposit and
liquidity ratios in the country. At present, DFCC Vardhana Bank is one
of the most liquid banks in Sri Lanka, in addition to prudent management
practices of asset structure, enabling higher returns and stability to
customers.
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