DFL is a First-Class financial institution.

• Financial soundness is demonstrated by our strong capital adequacy and the ability to raise funds on capital markets.
• High standard of Corporate governance: DFL's Board provides an effective oversight. Each of the business operations is independently run and professionally managed. We have also adopted International Accounting Standards
• Rating: DFL has a Long-term foreign currency rating of BB from FITCH Inc.which allows us to be compared internationally with any other rated bank, in terms of our ability to meet foreign currency commitments to our investors.
• Regulated: The Company is licensed under the Financial Institutions Act of Trinidad & Tobago as a Merchant Bank and Finance Company; it is a member of the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Trinidad & Tobago and is registered with the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Financial Planning: Our continuing success over the years is due to sound financial planning, effective risk management systems, strategic vision, innovation and value-adding partners.