DBS OPENS FIRST BANK BRANCH AT RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
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DBS to also set up 17 ATMs and 4 AXS stations at
Singapore’s first Integrated Resort
SINGAPORE, 21 January 2010 – DBS will be the first bank to open a branch at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). In addition to the branch, a network of 17 ATMs and 4 AXS stations will be set-up within the Resort. DBS will also provide transactional banking services for the resort’s operations and support its employee benefits programme.
The DBS RWS branch will have meeting rooms instead of counters so that customers can transact with added privacy. From April, customers can look forward to extended banking hours; from 10am to 8pm on Mondays to Saturdays, and on Sundays from 11am to 6pm. A DBS Treasures Centre will also open within the branch for priority banking customers after Chinese New Year.
"We are very happy to have DBS as our Official Banking Partner. As a home-grown financial institution and the largest bank in Singapore, we are confident that DBS will provide excellent banking services to various segments of our clientele," said Mr Tan Hee Teck, Chief Executive Officer of Resorts World Sentosa.
In partnership with RWS, DBS will offer full banking services and special privileges such as discounted entry prices to selected attractions and dining privileges for all the DBS / POSB cardholders at over 60 food and beverage outlets within the resort. The DBS RWS branch will officially open on 25 January 2010.
DBS Managing Director of Consumer Banking Singapore, Mr Jeremy Soo said, "DBS is proud to mark another Singapore milestone. As Singapore's largest bank, we are pleased to partner Resorts World Sentosa to bring the benefits of our branch and electronic banking services to the door-step of both residents and visitors in Sentosa."
About DBS
DBS is one of the largest financial services groups in Asia with operations in 16 markets. Headquartered in Singapore, DBS is a well-capitalised bank with "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings that are among the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.
As a bank that specialises in Asia, DBS leverages its deep understanding of the region, local culture and insights to serve and build lasting relationships with its clients. DBS provides the full range of services in corporate, SME, consumer and wholesale banking activities across Asia and the Middle East. The bank is committed to expanding its pan-Asia franchise by leveraging its growing presence in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to intermediate the increasing trade and investment flows between these markets. Likewise, DBS is focused on extending its end-to-end services to facilitate capital within fast-growing countries in Indonesia and India.
DBS acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in each of its 14,000 staff, representing over 30 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.