DBS

DBS is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation offering services in consumer, SME and corporate banking activities across Asia and the Middle East.
See below for the Latest DBS News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.

HDB issues $1.2b in green notes at 2.586% due 2030

HDB will use the proceeds to finance or refinance eligible green building projects.

Rising rates to favour OCBC and UOB over DBS

OCBC gains about S$6m per 1 basis point movement in the rates of four currencies.

Singaporeans trust AI to compare loans but not to apply for them

Only 27% of respondents said they'd grant an AI agent conditional or full autonomy.

DBS programme helps 50 SMEs advance ESG readiness

It is expected to reach 100 by the end of 2026.

OCBC tops Forbes' 2026 World's Top Performing Banks list

DBS takes second place ahead of HDFC Bank and China Merchants Bank.

Singapore banks complete tokenised deposit pilots

DBS, OCBC, and UOB tested the technology for payments beyond traditional processing hours. 

DBS and Citi settle USD payments in minutes via tokenised deposits

Citi and DBS said it complements their existing services and tokenised offerings.

SGX share buybacks hit $2b in eight months of 2026

Buyback activity in 2026 remained concentrated amongst the largest issuers.

Singapore banks back $5b data-centre acquisition

KKR and Singtel are acquiring the Singapore-headquartered data-centre operator.

DBS and Stripe partner to capture Asian cross border payments

Stripe will leverage DBS’ digital banking capabilities and DBS will explore the use of the Striple platform.

DBS, IBF sign first MOU on AI skills for finance sector

More than 11,000 employees have been upskilled in AI-reshaped roles.

DBS sees millennial wealth clients triple in H1 2026

Investment balances of customers who joined in 2025 grew nearly sixfold.

DBS rolls out agentic AI credit tool to 1,500 staff globally

Bank aims to cut credit memo preparation time by at least 30%.

Singapore banks beat net profit estimates and outperform in returns

Non-interest income did the heavy lifting whilst wealth remains a swing factor, says RHB.

Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth

The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining.