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2027
DBS North Asia head Sebastian Paredes to retire and become senior advisor
After 16 years of service, Sebastian Paredes, DBS Bank North Asia head and DBS Bank (Hong Kong) chief executive, will retire on March 1, 2027 and transition to a senior advisor role.
2026
DBS announces senior management appointments for Taiwan, Hong Kong and Indonesia
DBS announced senior management changes: Huang Szu-han, current DBS Bank (Taiwan) head, will become head of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) from March 1, 2027; Lin Tzu-tsung, current DBS Bank (Indonesia) head, will become head of DBS Bank (Taiwan) from January 1, 2027; and Tsai Wei-yang, managing director of DBS Bank (Singapore) institutional banking, will become head of DBS Bank (Indonesia) from December 1, 2026.
2022
DBS Bank India launched Green Deposit Programme
DBS Bank India announced the launch of its Green Deposit Programme for corporate clients, with deposits intended to fund green industries and initiatives.
2021
DBS joins Singapore Athletes’ Achievement Awards as co-sponsor
DBS Bank joined the sponsors of the Singapore National Paralympic Council's Athletes’ Achievement Awards and will support and co-sponsor the awards, which provide cash rewards to medal-winning athletes at major competitions. The stated plan spans two Paralympic cycles through the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
2021
Keppel announces proposed pricing of $400 million perpetual securities
Keppel Corporation announced the proposed pricing of $400 million in perpetual securities. The securities have no fixed redemption date, and their stated distribution rate is 2.9% from September 16, 2021 to September 16, 2026.
2021
DBS launches FIX Marketplace
DBS launched FIX Marketplace, a digital and automated fixed-income trading and issuance platform that lets issuers connect directly with investors.
2021
DBS Bank (Taiwan) appoints Andrew Ng as chairperson
DBS Bank (Taiwan)'s board approved Andrew Ng's appointment as chairperson.
2021
DBS launches digital bond issuance platform
DBS Bank launched a fully digital and automated fixed-income execution platform that lets issuers connect directly with investors. The article describes it as the first such platform in Asia.
2021
SK Telecom secures $238 million sustainability-linked loan from DBS
South Korean ICT company SK Telecom secured its first sustainability-linked loan from DBS Bank, worth $238 million, to fund corporate activities including expansion of environment-friendly network infrastructure.
2020
Mercuria signs US$720 million revolving credit facilities
Mercuria signed US$720 million in revolving credit facilities, arranged by a group of banks, to refinance maturing syndicated facilities and for general corporate and working capital purposes.
2020
Five banks become initial Trusple partners
BNP Paribas, Citi, DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered became Trusple's first five partner banks, as the platform began its gradual global rollout.
2020
DBS Taiwan launches eco-sustainable credit card
DBS Bank (Taiwan) launched the DBS eco-sustainable card, a credit card made with PLA bio-based material, and offered spending rewards and benefits.
2020
DBS Bank partners with TCIL on real-time payments
DBS Bank partnered with Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL) to facilitate real-time payments for truck drivers. The solution enables TCIL drivers to receive instant credit into their bank accounts and use the funds at terminals or withdraw cash at ATMs.
2020
GuocoLand secures S$730 million green loan
GuocoLand secured a $730 million green club loan from OCBC Bank, DBS Bank, and ICBC Singapore Branch to finance a development at Tan Quee Lan Street.
2020
Singapore Airlines announces S$19 billion in crisis funding
Singapore Airlines reported raising S$19 billion in funding, comprising S$15 billion through rights issuances subject to shareholder approval and the remainder through a bridge loan facility with DBS Bank.
2019
VivoCity and DBS launch an instant parking-rewards programme
VivoCity partnered with DBS Bank to launch an instant parking-rewards programme in which eligible DBS/POSB purchases at VivoCity earn points that are applied to parking charges.
2019
DBS partners with Exiger on AI due-diligence solution
DBS Bank partnered with Exiger to implement an AI-powered due-diligence solution intended to streamline and strengthen the bank’s screening processes. The first phase will deploy the technology to enhance screening of institutional and retail customers in key markets and segments.