PLC Al-Safa Strengthens Its Mark with Five Awards at IFFSA 2026
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC’s Islamic Finance Unit, PLC Al-Safa, secured five awards at the 11th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards 2026, held in Colombo, marking another significant milestone in its contribution to the Islamic finance industry.
Organised by UTO EduConsult and independently judged, the IFFSA Awards recognise excellence and achievement across the Islamic finance sector. The event brought together industry participants from across South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives, alongside other participating countries, providing a regional platform to acknowledge contributions to the advancement of Islamic finance.
At the entity level, PLC Al-Safa received the Silver Award for Islamic Finance Entity of the Year and the Silver Award for Islamic Finance NBFI Window/Unit of the Year, recognising its institutional contribution to the development of Islamic finance. Adding to this achievement, Puttalam Al-Safa Branch secured the Gold Award for Islamic Finance Branch of the Year – Consecutive Winner, highlighting the branch’s continued performance and contribution to the institution’s growth.
Individual excellence was also recognised at the awards ceremony, with M.C.M. Rinzan of Park Street Al-Safa Branch receiving the Gold Award for Branch Executive of the Year, while A.H.M. Thaseem of Puttalam Al-Safa Branch received the Silver Award in the same category. These accolades highlight the important role played by dedicated employees in strengthening branch performance and advancing the institution’s objectives.
The five awards reflect the collective efforts of the Al-Safa team, the guidance of its leadership and the support of the wider People’s Leasing & Finance PLC family. Through continued product development, customer engagement and operational improvements, PLC Al-Safa remains committed to expanding access to ethical, inclusive and Shari’ah-compliant financial solutions across Sri Lanka.
This recognition marks another milestone in PLC Al-Safa’s journey, reinforcing its commitment to continuous improvement, customer confidence and the sustainable development of Islamic finance in the country.
