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.

DBS launches financing, hedging solutions for EU ETS climate obligations

EU ETS is the world’s first carbon emissions trading scheme.

Technology to underpin future of financial services

Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.

Singaporean banks roll out face verification for digital token setup

It is expected to make it harder for scammers to take over a customer’s DT.

DBS unveils crypto options trading and structured notes for wealth clients

They may earn yield on fiat depending on the product’s structure and price movements.

DBS Hong Kong launches all-in-one sales management platform

Business accounts can be opened as fast as 1 working day.

DBS names Calvin Ong as head of consumer banking in Singapore

Ong will take over from Jeremy Soo beginning 1 January 2025.

Banks must expand net zero targets, set clearer O&G goals: org

Japan, SoKor have yet to set medium and long-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C scenario.

Proposed bill lets police block bank transactions in ongoing scams

The bill does not cover traditional cheating cases involving in-person interactions.

DBS enhances gov’t grant payouts using blockchain for faster distribution

Once conditions are met, the cash is disbursed automatically.

DBS pilots blockchain-backed treasury tokens for treasury, liquidity mgmt

The tokens enable collaborator Ant Int’l to reduce settlements into seconds.

Singapore banks’ loan growth, fee income steady in Q2

But treasury customer income is lower after their record highs in Q1.

DBS names Tan Su Shan as deputy CEO; will succeed Piyush Gupta in 2025

An internal evaluation by DBS found Tan the strongest of all candidates for CEO.

DBS’ net profit up 9% to S$5.76b in H1; Q2 dividend is 54 cents

Net profit rose 4% in Q2 as loans and deposits grew.

Fees lift Singapore banks’ Q2 profits

But their Q2 profits are likely to be lower compared to Q1, analysts said.

DBS launches bond portfolio managed by BlackRock

Customers can invest for a minimum of $1,000 and a 0.6% annual management fee.

MAS “closely monitoring” global IT outage

Major banks reported little to no impact to customers and key operations.