Financial Institutions

Financial Institutions

DBS is well-positioned to help financial institutions in the region grow

Financial Institutions

DBS is well-positioned to help financial institutions in the region grow

At a glance

Our Financial Institutions industry segment spans across 15 cities in 12 markets. We are strategically located in Asia, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan, London, Vietnam, New York and Los Angeles. 

Recognised as the “Safest Bank in Asia” since 2009, our "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.

Leveraging on DBS Asian insights and connectivity, we are well-positioned to offer solutions that financial institutions clients require to overcome challenges faced and to capture new growth opportunities across global markets.

With focus on digital and sustainability, we deliver solutions that are tailored to clients’ needs across multiple sectors. 

Our sectors include:

Funds & Asset Management Companies

DBS provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions to a wide spectrum of asset managers covering global/traditional funds, boutique, pension and alternative investments funds (private equity, real estate and hedge funds).
 
With our expertise and comprehensive suite of banking solutions, such as cash and custody services, FX, capital market and financing, we can provide customised solutions tailored to your unique investment needs.

Insurance, Reinsurance & Insurance Intermediaries

Our insurance coverage spans life, non-life, reinsurers, specialty lines, and parallel sectors such as insurance brokers, insurtech, associations and system providers. DBS has the leading market share as the banking provider to insurers, and has successfully given support through the whole life cycle of the business. This starts from collection of insurance premiums, to investing the collected premiums, safekeeping the invested assets and includes making claims and maturity payments.

 

Our work also entails helping insurers with their regulatory capital requirements, as well as risk and asset liability management through the use of derivatives, financing, and capital markets issuances.

Non-Bank Financial Services

DBS provides a comprehensive suite of financial solutions for a wide spectrum of non-bank financial institutions covering credit card companies, finance companies as well as Money Services Business in the region.

Official Institutions

In partnering with official institutions, DBS understands the importance of your developmental, ESG and reserve management mandates. We work with esteemed central banks, supranationals, sovereign wealth funds and public sector institutions globally, where we share our in-depth knowledge of key trends and challenges in Asian markets.

Securities Companies

At DBS, we offer tailored solutions with our wide range of treasury products, cash management services and credit facilities to help you manage your financial and liquidity needs. We also provide settlement bank services for selected exchanges in Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

Our solutions
  • Transaction Services

    Cash management, trade finance, supply chain finance and custody services all in one place

  • Securities & Fiduciary Services

    Get direct custody services in Asia and global markets

  • Digital Capabilities

    Leading-edge digital solutions to help you streamline processes, reduce costs and grow your business

  • Future of Payments

    Blockchain-powered solutions for real time, secure and programmable global transactions

  • Stock Brokerage

    Leverage our extensive stockbroking franchise in the region

  • Capital Markets

    Offering global debt and equity financing through our full-service solutions

  • Global Financial Markets

    Access hedging solutions to mitigate foreign exchange and interest rate risks

Awards
Global Custodian

Global Custodian

Leaders in Custody & Asia Awards 2024

  • Best Custodian in Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Best in Class (Single Market): Asset Safety & Risk Management, Singapore
     
Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Treasury and Cash Management Banks and Providers Awards 2024

  • Best Bank for Transaction Banking, Asia Pacific
Global Finance

Global Finance

Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance Awards 2024

  • Best Trade Finance Provider, Asia-Pacific
  • Best Trade Finance Provider, China and Singapore
Global Finance

Global Finance

World's Best Sub-custodian Awards 2024

  • Best Subcustodian Bank, Asia Pacific
  • Best Subcustodian Bank, Singapore and India
The Asset

The Asset

The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2024

  • Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank, Asia Pacific
  • Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank, ASEAN
The Asset

The Asset

The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2024

  • Best Custody Specialist, Digital Assets, Asia Pacific
  • Best Domestic Custodian, Singapore
Global Custodian

Global Custodian

Leaders in Custody & Asia Awards 2024

  • Best Custodian in Hong Kong and Singapore
  • Best in Class (Single Market): Asset Safety & Risk Management, Singapore
     
Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Treasury and Cash Management Banks and Providers Awards 2024

  • Best Bank for Transaction Banking, Asia Pacific
Global Finance

Global Finance

Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance Awards 2024

  • Best Trade Finance Provider, Asia-Pacific
  • Best Trade Finance Provider, China and Singapore
Global Finance

Global Finance

World's Best Sub-custodian Awards 2024

  • Best Subcustodian Bank, Asia Pacific
  • Best Subcustodian Bank, Singapore and India
The Asset

The Asset

The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2024

  • Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank, Asia Pacific
  • Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank, ASEAN
The Asset

The Asset

The Asset Triple A Sustainable Investing Awards 2024

  • Best Custody Specialist, Digital Assets, Asia Pacific
  • Best Domestic Custodian, Singapore
Research & insights
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    Supporting financial institutions in Indonesia

    Supporting financial institutions in Indonesia

    Connectivity, digital and sustainability are core focuses at DBS. Find out how DBS can help insurers deliver best in class solutions across the region
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    Challenges and opportunities for insurers

    Challenges and opportunities for insurers

    What are the challenges facing insurers and how can they navigate this challenging environment? Find out how DBS can help insurers.
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    Key trends in the insurance space in Indonesia

    Key trends in the insurance space in Indonesia

    Learn how DBS is helping insurers in Indonesia to scale their business through digitalisation and sustainability.
  • The digitisation of insurance

    How changing customer behaviour and digitalisation is shaping the future of insurance.
Get in touch
For general enquires
Call

Call

Contact us at 1800 260 8080
Operating hours: 8.30am to 8.30pm, Mon - Fri (excluding PH)

Call

Call

Contact us at 1800 260 8080
Operating hours: 8.30am to 8.30pm, Mon - Fri (excluding PH)

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