United Overseas Bank Limited (U11.SI) - Looks like Big Boys is scooping up, up 93 cemts to 28.62, Fantastic!

 I think something is brewing judging from the price movement long greenish candlestick! She is up 93 cents to 28.62, Superb! 

I think this bullish momentum may push the price higher towards 29.00 than 30.17.

Please dyodd.

 It looks like bargain hunters has come in to support. The price has managed to touch the high 0f 28.13 before settling down at 27.83 looks like Buying interest is back!

If it can overcome the resistance at 28.60 smoothly we may likely see her rising up to cover the Gap at about 29.00.

Results is near the corner and if it a gd sets of financial numbers plus a slight increase in dividend I think price may get lifted! 

Please dyodd.

 TA wise, she has continued to trend lower today down 16 cents to close at 27.24 , looks like Bear is in control!

I think she may go down to test 27.10 then 27.00.

If 27.00 cannot hold then next, we may see her testing 26.40 then 25.94.

Please dyodd.

 Chart wise,  bearish mode!

She has continued to trade lower and closed at 27.51, looks rather weak! 

Short term wise,  I think likely to test the pivot low of 27.32.

Breaking down of 27.32 plus high volume we may see her drifting down to test 27 then 26.50 with extension to 26.00.

First half results will be out on 27th July!

Please dyodd.

She is still stucked in a consolidation mode price patterns looks like mkt is giving us chance to monitor her direction!

Today she is down 14 cents to close at 27.82 , yield is about 4.82% seems quite interesting! 

NAV 24.46. 

Please dyodd.

Chart wise,  bearish mode!

She is stucked in a consolidation mode!

Short term wise,  if she is able to reclaim 28.60 and filled up the Gap at 28.88 that would likely reverse this downtrend!

Yearly dividend of 1.35. Yield is about 4.8+%.

Pls dyodd.

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

The recent acquisition on 11 May 2023:

UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in four key ASEAN markets has significantly boosted its retail banking business, and paved the way for its enlarged base of customers in the region to enjoy even more perks and privileges suited to their unique lifestyles and needs via partnerships with renowned domestic and global brands.

 

The completion of UOB’s acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam has already brought its regional retail customer count to over seven million as of 31 March 2023, with the latest completion of the Vietnam acquisition enabling the Bank to serve about 200,000 customers in the country. With the completion of the acquisition in Indonesia by end 2023, these four markets are expected to provide a S$1 billion boost to the Bank’s revenue on a full-year basis. The acquisition has also built stronger resilience in the business model with both geographical and revenue mix diversification. With Citigroup’s portfolio more geared towards cards business and unsecured lending, net credit card fees for the Bank almost doubled year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, with Citigroup’s portfolio contributing a quarter of this, and total income from the Bank’s unsecured business is expected to almost double by end 2023. Separately, loans and deposits also grew almost 10 per cent and 15 per cent in the first quarter of 2023 compared with a year before.

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For the first quarter of 2023, ASEAN-4 (i.e. Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam) accounted for more than 35 per cent of the Bank’s Group Personal Financial Services income. UOB’s network of branches in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam has also expanded by 15 as of March 2023.

UOB 

UOB Group reported a record high core net profit of S$4.8 billion, up 18%, for the financial year ended 31 December 2022 (FY22). Including one-off expenses relating to the acquisition of Citigroup’s Malaysia and Thailand consumer businesses, net profit was also a record high at S$4.6 billion.

 

With strong earnings and capital position, the Board recommends the payment of a final dividend of 75 cents per ordinary share. Together with the interim dividend of 60 cents per ordinary share, the total dividend for FY22 will be S$1.35 per ordinary share, representing a payout ratio of approximately 49%.

 

The acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer businesses in Malaysia and Thailand was completed in November 2022 and completion for Indonesia and Vietnam is planned for 2023. The strategic acquisition has fortified the Group’s ASEAN strategy and significantly scaled up the retail franchise with increased product offerings and cross-sell opportunities. The Group’s retail customer base has expanded to nearly 7 million in the region while the expected incremental revenue lift from the acquisition is gaining good traction.

 

In FY22, the Group’s core operating profit rose 20% to S$6.6 billion, mainly driven by robust margin expansion across customer segments and geographies amid rising interest rates. Net interest income jumped 31% to S$8.3 billion on the back of 3% loan growth and a 30 basis point net interest margin improvement. Net fee income remained soft as weak market sentiment weighed on wealth management and loan-related activities. However, a strong double-digit growth in credit card fees partially offset the decline. Asset quality remained benign with non-performing loan (NPL) ratio at 1.6%.

 

Group Wholesale Banking income rose 23% to S$6.2 billion, with cross-border income up 12%. Transaction banking business expanded, accounting for 35% of the Group’s Wholesale Banking income. Improvement in deposit funding, coupled with rising interest rates fuelled margin growth, which more than compensated for the softer loans growth.

 

Group Retail income increased 16% to S$4.1 billion. Net interest income was boosted by rising interest rates and the Group’s active balance sheet management to optimise funding cost. Credit card fees surged as consumer spending and regional travel rebounded, boosted by the addition of Citigroup’s consumer businesses in Malaysia and Thailand. Despite market volatility, net new money inflows grew assets under management from affluent customers to S$154 billion. Organically, the Group also added over 800,000 new-to-bank customers, of which more than half were digitally acquired.

 

The Group continued to make headway on its sustainability strategy in 2022. In November, it announced its net zero commitments by 2050. The Group is working closely with its customers to support them in their transition in an orderly and just manner, focusing on balancing growth with responsibility. The Group’s sustainable financing portfolio reached S$25 billion in FY22, well on track to achieve its target of S$30 billion by 2025. The Group’s total assets under management in environmental, social and governance-focused investments also grew to S$10 billion during the year.

 

CEO Statement

Mr Wee Ee Cheong, UOB’s Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The Group delivered a record net profit for the year, on higher margins driven by our robust core businesses, strong balance sheet and resilient asset quality.

 

“Importantly, 2022 was a milestone year for UOB with our acquisition of Citigroup’s consumer banking businesses in four markets. Last November, we completed the acquisition in Malaysia and Thailand and we aim to close in Indonesia and Vietnam this year. This transformational deal, sealed in the midst of the pandemic, positions us well in our strategic ambitions in the regional consumer banking space. We are excited to serve our enlarged customer base of 7 million with our expanded network and strengthened capabilities.

 

“The ASEAN region is vibrant with immense long-term potential. We remain positive on the region despite the global economic gloom in the near term. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategy of seeking growth while ensuring stability will continue to create value for our customers and other stakeholders.”

 

Financial Performance

 

FY22 versus FY21

Core net profit for FY22 grew 18% to a new high of S$4.8 billion from a year ago, boosted by strong net interest income and stable asset quality. Including the one-off expenses, net profit was at S$4.6 billion.

 

Net interest income increased 31% to S$8.3 billion, led by robust net interest margin expansion of 30 basis points to 1.86% on rising interest rates and loan growth of 3%.

 

Despite credit card fees registering a double-digit growth from higher customer spending and the consolidation of Citigroup’s credit card business, net fee income declined 9% to S$2.1 billion as muted investor sentiments weighed on wealth and fund management fees.

 

Customer-related treasury income grew 20%, driven by hedging demands amid market volatility. This was partly offset by impact on hedges and lower valuation on investments. As such, other non-interest income increased 4% to S$1.1 billion.

 

With income growth outpacing rise in total core operating expenses of 16% to S$5.0 billion, cost-to-income ratio improved by 0.8% points to 43.3%.

 

Asset quality remained stable. Total allowance declined 8% to S$603 million with the release of pre-emptive general allowance that offset the higher specific allowance. Total credit costs on loans were maintained at 20 basis points.

 

4Q22 versus 3Q22

Core net profit for the fourth quarter was stable at S$1.4 billion. Including the one-off integration expenses, net profit stood at $1.2 billion.

 

Net interest income rose 15% to a new record of S$2.6 billion, driven by a 27 basis points uplift in net interest margin to 2.22%. Net fee income was down 7% to S$485 million, due to seasonal slowdown in wealth management and loan-related activities, although credit card fees was at new high from higher customer spends, further boosted by consolidation of Citigroup’s consumer business. Other non-interest income normalised to S$285 million, after an exceptional 3Q22 that benefitted from market volatilities.

 

Total core operating expenses increased 4% to S$1.4 billion while the cost-to-income ratio was unchanged at 42.6%. Total allowance increased to S$184 million, mainly due to higher specific allowance on a few non-systemic accounts, cushioned by the write-back of general allowance.

 

4Q22 versus 4Q21

Net interest income increased 53%, led by a 66 basis point expansion in net interest margin and loan growth of 3%. Net fee income was 16% lower as robust credit card fees were more than offset by softer wealth management and loan-related fees. Other non-interest income rose 62% to S$285 million on higher customer-related treasury income.

 

With strong income growth and disciplined cost management, cost-to-income ratio improved from 45.0% to 42.6%, excluding one-off expenses. Total allowance was S$184 million from higher specific allowance.

 

Ocbc Bank (039.SI) - US bank reported nice results and price also rises higher Local bank would likely follow

 Nice closing yesterday at 12.47 looks like this positive momentum may prevail!

I think she may rise up to re-attemp 12.68 than 12.90-13.00.

Interim Dividend of about 0.28 is coming on 4th August results announcement. 

If there is an increase in the interim dividend,  price may likely get boosted further. 

Please dyodd.

 Chart wise, A nice gap up yesterday looks rather interesting! Yield of 5.5% for this local bank is a great opportunity. Don't miss out!

Indeed, she has manged to reclaim 12.20 looks like this bullish monument may prevail!

Likely to rise up to test 12.68 then 12.90.

Results is due on 4th August before trading commence. Half yearly dividend is coming!

Please dyodd.

 

 Chart wise,  bearish mode!

Likely to see further weakness!

Immediate support is at about 12.20.

Yearly dividend is about 0.65-0.68.

Yield is about 5.29% or 5.5% at 12.28 seems quite a gd yield!

Quote: , RHB has trimmed its target price to $13.20 from $14, which represents a 7% upside. RHB’s target price includes a 2% environmental, social and governance (ESG) premium, based on the research house’s proprietary methodology. (The Edge Singapore)

Pls dyodd.

 OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC Bank is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC Bank and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC Bank’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 420 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include over 190 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 60 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC Bank’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC Bank's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Yearly dividend of about 0.65 to 0.68.

Current Price of 12.23, yield is about 5.31% /5.5%.

P/B is slightly above 1.

The dividend yield is above 5% which is considered good!

Chart wise, it is trading in a consolidation mode!

Waiting for the next catalyst to drive the price higher.

Looking at the chart we can see some buying interest with huge volume transacted on certain day which is rather interesting!

Will it repeat the same price patterns!

We will know the answer in next few trading sessions!

Pls dyodd.

Thai Beverage Plc (Y92.SI)

 She is gaining strength! A nice breakout of 0.59 smoothly plus good volume I think high probability she may rise up to test 0.61 then 0.65-0.665.

Yearly dividend of about 2.3 cents, yield is about 4%.

Please do your own due diligence! 

 Wee Joo Yeow, an independent director of Thai Beverage Public Company, has snapped up 100,000 shares on June 7 at 55 cents each. 

ThaiBev ID Wee gulps 100,000 shares as price dips to pandemic-low.

Quote: https://www.theedgesingapore.com/capital/insider-moves/thaibev-id-wee-gulps-100000-shares-price-dips-pandemic-low

Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (“ThaiBev”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is a leading beverage company in Southeast Asia and the largest in Thailand. The Group's vision is to be a world-class total beverage company embodying commercial excellence, continuous product development and premiumization, as well as professionalism. ThaiBev's business consists of four segments – spirits, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food.

The Group was listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in 2006. In 2012, ThaiBev expanded its business overseas through the acquisition of Fraser and Neave, Limited (“F&N”), a highly-recognized company in Singapore with a portfolio that boasts many renowned brands. With the acquisition of F&N, the Group further cemented its position as the leading beverage producer and distributor in the region. In 2017, ThaiBev further broadened its presence in the region with the acquisition of a 75% stake in the

Grand Royal Group (“GRG”), the largest player in Myanmar's whisky market, as well as an acquisition of a 53.59% stake in Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (“SABECO”), a leading beer producer in Vietnam, which made the Group the largest beer player by volume in Southeast Asia.

Businesses and Products

As of 30 September 2020, ThaiBev has 218 subsidiaries and associates, including 19 distilleries, three breweries, and 21 non-alcoholic beverage production facilities. The Group also has an extensive distribution network covering 400,000 points of sale in Thailand. In addition, ThaiBev has an international presence in over 90 countries. The Group has five production facilities in Scotland which are known for producing single malt scotch whiskies such as Balblair, Old Pulteney, as well as Speyburn; has interests in two production facilities in Myanmar which produce the top-selling whisky in the country; and owns one distillery in China which produces the famous Yulinquan Chinese spirit.

ThaiBev's most recognized spirits brands include Ruang Khao, SangSom, Mekhong, Hong Thong, and Blend 285, as well as GRG's iconic Grand Royal whisky; and the Group's signature beer, Chang, is very popular among Thai beer drinkers, while SABECO's Bia Saigon and 333 are the top-selling beer brands in Vietnam. In the non-alcoholic beverage space, ThaiBev's leading brands include Oishi green tea, est cola, and Crystal drinking water, as well as F&N's sparkling drinks and 100PLUS isotonic drink. In addition, the Group operates Japanese restaurants, as well as ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat food businesses through its subsidiary Oishi Group Public Company Limited. ThaiBev has also started branching out from these well-established Japanese restaurants and food products, and is accelerating the expansion of its food business by leveraging its subsidiary Food of Asia and its franchise outlets under KFC, the most popular quick service restaurant brand in Thailand.

The beer industry is the main business that helps make the Thai Beverage Plc. empire into a progressive and strong conglomerate as it currently is through its perennially highest selling product until today – Beer Chang, the international Gold Medallion winner – born from the hearts and pride in being Thai.

Beer Chang is produced from three breweries with international standard. One in Kamphaeng Phet belongs to the Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited, another in Bang Baan district, Ayutthaya belongs to Beer Thip Brewery (1991) Co., Ltd. and the other in Wang Noi, Ayutthaya belongs to the Cosmos Brewery (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

 Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited

Beer Chang was conceived with the visionary outlook of the top executives to expand the beer market with a Thai taste albeit with international quality, to give the consumers an alternative with the fervent belief in the brewing and production capability of the Thais. The first bottle of Beer Chang rolled off the production line on April 4, 1994, from the brewery in Bang Baan district, Ayutthaya. It was officially marketed on March 2, 1995.

The popularity of Beer Chang quickly and continuously increased. This led to a major expansion in production capacity to respond to consumer demands. A new brewery was constructed in Kamphaeng Phet under the management of the Beer Thai (1991) Public Company Limited. It later became a public company in 2001, with a registered capital of 5,500 million baht.

The Kamphaeng Phet brewery began construction in November 1999 at the cost of 9,000 million baht. It started beer production on October 12, 2001 and the first bottle of Beer Chang rolled off the brewery on November 23, 2001.

It has a land area of 1,600 rai, utilizing the latest production technology in the world. Every step in the production process is highly efficient with all the standards implemented throughout the process with emphasis on energy conservation, pollution control and environmental awareness. The Company received ISO 9002: 1994 certification on September 26, 2000 and ISO 9001: 2000 certification on September 12, 2001. The environmental standard certification ISO 14001: 1996 was awarded to the company on November 7, 2001.

Note:

Quote:- KGI Securities has reiterated its "buy" call on Thai Beverage with a Target price of 0.65. https://www.theedgesingapore.com/capital/brokers-calls/kgi-reiterates-buy-call-thai-beverage-citing-favourable-post-election

Mapletree PanAsia Comm Trust-She is gaining momentum liking to cross over 1.72 hurdle

 

Chart wise,  she is gaining strength and likely rise up to test 1.70-1.72!

A nice breakout at 1.72 plus good volume we may likely see her rising up further towards 1.80 than 1.85.

Please dyodd.

 I nibbled a bit at 1.61 as it is hovering at the major support level! 

Not a call to buy or sell!

Pls dyodd. 

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (“MPACT”) is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) positioned to be the proxy to key gateway markets of Asia. Listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Limited (“SGX-ST”), it made its public market debut as Mapletree Commercial Trust on 27 April 2011 and was renamed MPACT on 3 August 2022 following the merger with Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust.

Its principal investment objective is to invest on a long-term basis, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate used primarily for office and/or retail purposes, as well as real estate-related assets, in the key gateway markets of Asia (including but not limited to Singapore, China, Hong Kong¹, Japan and South Korea).

MPACT’s portfolio comprises 18 commercial properties across five key gateway markets of Asia – five in Singapore, one in Hong Kong, two in China, nine in Japan and one in South Korea. They have a total NLA of 11.0 million square feet and valued at S$17.1 billion. 

Within Singapore, they are:

• VivoCity – Singapore’s largest mall located in the HarbourFront Precinct;
• Mapletree Business City (“MBC”) – a large-scale integrated office, business park and retail complex with Grade A building specifications, supported by ancillary retail space, located in the Alexandra Precinct;
• mTower – an established integrated development with a 40-storey office block and a three-storey retail centre, Alexandra Retail Centre (“ARC”), located in the Alexandra Precinct;
• Mapletree Anson – a 19-storey premium office building located in the Central Business District (“CBD”); and
• Bank of America HarbourFront (“BOAHF”) – A premium six-storey office building located in the HarbourFront Precinct.

Outside Singapore, they are:

• Festival Walk, Hong Kong – a landmark territorial retail mall with an office component;
• Gateway Plaza, China – a Grade A office building with a podium area in Lufthansa sub-market within Beijing;
• Sandhill Plaza, China – a Grade A business park development in Zhangjiang Science City, a key business and innovation hub in Pudong, Shanghai;
• Japan Properties – nine freehold properties comprising five office buildings in Tokyo (IXINAL Monzen-nakacho Building, Higashi-nihonbashi 1-chome Building, TS Ikebukuro Building, Omori Prime Building and Hewlett-Packard Japan Headquarters Building); an office building in Yokohama (ABAS Shin-Yokohama Building) and three office buildings in Chiba (SII Makuhari Building, Fujitsu Makuhari Building and mBAY POINT Makuhari); and
• The Pinnacle Gangnam, South Korea – a freehold Grade A office building with retail amenities located in Gangnam Business District, Seoul.

MPACT is one of the three REITs sponsored by Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd (“MIPL” or the “Sponsor”), a leading real estate development, investment, capital and property management company headquartered in Singapore.

MPACT is managed by MPACT Management Ltd. (“MPACTM” or the “Manager”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIPL. The Manager aims to provide unitholders of MPACT (“Unitholders”) with a relatively attractive rate of return on their investment through regular and steady distributions, and to achieve long-term stability in Distribution per Unit (“DPU”) and Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per Unit, while maintaining an appropriate capital structure for MPACT.

2022 FY Financial results:

MPACT Achieves 65.4% and 62.6% Growth in FY22/23 Gross Revenue and Net Property Income

Full-year distribution per unit (“DPU”) totalled 9.61 Singapore cents.

Boosted by contribution from properties acquired through the merger1.

Better performance of core assets, VivoCity and Mapletree Business City (“MBC”), cushioned higher utility and finance costs in FY22/23. 

Positive rental reversion recorded by all markets except Greater China.

VivoCity’s full-year tenant sales set new record at over S$1 billion, and asset enhancement initiative (“AEI”) on Level 1 on track for opening from end-May 2023.

Improvement in shopper traffic and tenant sales at Festival Walk with the lifting of COVID measures and reopening of border with Mainland China.

Successfully renewed major leases at Bank of America HarbourFront, Festival Walk, Gateway Plaza and MBC during the year, adding to portfolio resilience.

Chart wise, bearish mode!

It is now hovering at the support level of 1.60-1.61.

Yearly dividend is about 9 cents ( base on 4th quarter dpu of 2.25 cents).

Yield is about 5.6% based on current price of 1.61.

NAV is 1.759.

As at 31 March 2023, the aggregate leverage ratio was 40.9% and the average term to maturity was 3.0 years. For FY22/23, the weighted average all-in cost of debt was 2.68% per annum and the adjusted interest coverage ratio was approximately 3.5 times on a 12-month trailing basis. 

Not a call to buy or sell!

Please dyodd.

DBS - Update

 

Today - 17 July it closed well at 32.47 looks like this strong momentum may continue to rise up to test 32.68 than 33.28. Huat ah!

Pls dyodd. 

Indeed,  she has managed to cross over 31.95 and continue to rises up to test 32.30 , looks rather positive!

High probability she may rise up to test 32.68 then 33.00 to 33.28 .

Please dyodd.

 Chart wise,  bullish mode!

Likely to retest 31.95 price level. 

A nice breakout smoothly plus high volume we may likely see her rising up to test 33.00 than 33.28.

Results will be out on 3rd August 2023 before trading commence. 

Please dyodd.

 

Bank of America Increases Dividend By 9% After Fed Stress Test

One of the biggest Bank in USA is raising their dividend, will local bank like DBS, UOB and OCBC follow them!

I think many has been anticipating local bank should be able to distribute more for dividend payout as most of them are paying out less than 50% of their net income! 

Bank of America raises its dividend from 0.22 to 0.24 per quarter. 

Why DBS Corporate Banking​

At DBS, we help clients to realise their full potential and be future-ready. Leveraging our regional connectivity, industry expertise and digital capabilities, we work with corporates to develop customised solutions to help them meet their short-term priorities and long-term strategic goals.​

Backed by AA- and Aa1 credit ratings, we offer a full range of corporate and institutional banking products and services in the markets we operate.​

Chart wise,  bearish mode!

She is still stucked in a consolidation mode price patterns!

If it can rise up to reclaim 32 then 33.36 level in order to reverse this downtrend.

Yearly dividend of 1.68. Yield is 5.37%. Nice dividend yield.

Not a call to buy or sell!

Please dyodd.

Our promise to you: Live more, Bank Less

When we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2018, we said that we wanted to help you “Live More, Bank Less”. Because at DBS, we believe that banking should be simple and effortless, so that you can spend more time with the people and things that you care about.

This promise is still something that we hold on to, even amidst a different world — one that has changed irretrievably in the wake of a global pandemic. Through good and tough times, we want to be the constant that helps you live more, live better, and bank a little less.

Defying the status quo, while staying true to our purpose

So we set out to innovate and serve you better by defying the status quo — breaking boundaries, reimagining banking, refusing to be bounded by conventional notions of what a bank should be.  

We started our digital transformation journey back in 2014 and was never one to shy away from emerging technologies. We believe that by inculcating a startup culture in the organisation, a spirt of innovation and entrepreneurship will flourish. And it has indeed, spawned many products and solutions that are now seamlessly woven into our customers’ everyday lives.

We have also been championing stakeholder capitalism way before it was fashionable. From banking the underserved communities, supporting social enterprises to prioritising action on climate change, we have always been guided by our responsibility towards society and the planet. After all, we were borne of a sense of purpose since our inception as the Development Bank of Singapore more than 50 years ago.

To be a bank for the times, we have to be a different kind of bank

With Covid-19 upending economies and societies, now more than ever, we must anticipate and lead change. Here at DBS, we are always pushing boundaries, thinking and acting less like a traditional bank, but more like a startup, more like a business partner, more like a friend. We like to think of ourselves as a tech company offering financial services. We believe that is how we become a bank for the times — for a different kind of world calls for a different kind of bank.

So here we are, World’s Best Bank, five years and counting. And we’ve no intention of ever stopping — for you, for our community, and for the world.

Pls dyodd.