DBS. Born and Bred in Asia

DBS Group Holdings (DBS) is the largest commercial banking group in Singapore and Southeast Asia and is engaged in a wide range of commercial banking and financial services. DBS is listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

DBS has a presence in 16 markets across Asia. Its primary operations are in Singapore and Hong Kong, two of Asia's best regulated markets, which contributed 65% and 19% of net profit in 2008 respectively. It has a 99%-owned subsidiary in Indonesia, PT Bank DBS Indonesia, and a 20% stake in the Bank of Philippines Islands. In India, DBS has ten branches and a 37.5% stake in DBS Cholamandalam Finance, a non-bank financial institution. In China, DBS has a locally-incorporated subsidiary. In Taiwan, DBS has 40 branches.

DBS is a leading consumer bank in Singapore and Hong Kong, serving over 4 million and 1 million retail customers respectively. Consumer banking contributed 29% of revenues in 2008. Operating a two-brand strategy in Singapore, DBS and mass-market brand POSB have 81 branches and 941 ATMs at various locations. It also has leading market shares in mortgage loans and credit cards in Singapore. In Hong Kong, DBS has an extensive branch and ATM network, operating 63 branches and 76 ATMs.

Since its incorporation in 1968, DBS has been a partner in financing the growth of Singapore companies, with a recent focus on growing its presence in the small and medium enterprise (SME) market segment. In Hong Kong, DBS is an established player in the SME market, with leading market shares in equipment and trade finance.

DBS is also active in capital markets, with extensive product origination and risk management capabilities. It has played a role in making available real estate investment trusts (Reits) to investors in Singapore and the region. It is also a well-regarded custodian for institutional investors and provider of wealth management products for individuals.

DBS' asset quality is one of the best in Asia and the Bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the region. To view the bank's credit ratings, click here.

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To get to know our senior managers and board of directors, click here.

For a listing of the awards and accolades DBS has won, click here.