DBS Insights Forum 2026: Economic Outlook and Investment Opportunities for Second Half of 2026 | Bahasa

Indonesia, 15 Jul 2026 - Global economic uncertainty, shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, the direction of interest rate policies, and financial market volatility, has prompted investors to adopt a more measured approach to investment decisions. As a trusted partner that helps clients navigate these evolving conditions, Bank DBS Indonesia hosted DBS Insights Forum 2026: A New Lens on a Multipolar World, an interdisciplinary forum featuring Dino Patti Djalal, Founder and Chairman of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), Yunarto Wijaya, Executive Director of Charta Politika Indonesia, alongside leading experts, investment management partners, and specialists from Bank DBS Indonesia. The forum explored strategic perspectives to help businesses and investors better understand evolving policy developments, global supply chain shifts, and their implications for Indonesia’s economic outlook.

President Director of PT Bank DBS Indonesia Lim Chu Chong said, “DBS Insights Forum 2026 is designed specifically for our private and priority banking clients to help them navigate wealth management amid an evolving geopolitical and economic landscape. By bringing together diverse perspectives, we hope the forum will provide practical guidance and best practices for growing wealth and businesses while also supporting sustainable family succession planning. We remain committed to empowering our clients to make investment decisions with greater confidence through professional advice and long-term strategic insights.”

Optimising Investment Opportunities Amid Market Dynamics

At DBS Insights Forum 2026, panelists explored strategies for navigating global market dynamics and end-to-end wealth planning, covering topics ranging from US-Asia geopolitics and Indonesia’s resilient economic fundamentals to intergenerational wealth and succession planning.

To complement these insights, the DBS Chief Investment Office (CIO) recommends that for the third quarter of 2026, investors increase allocations to Asian equities excluding Japan, developed market corporate bonds, gold, as well as private assets and hedge funds. At the same time, the CIO maintains a neutral stance on global, US and Japanese equities, and developed market government bonds while recommending reduced exposure to European equities, emerging market bonds, and cash. Among these asset classes, gold continues to stand out as an attractive diversification and hedging instrument, supported by its long-term outlook amid geopolitical risks, inflationary pressures, and the global de-dollarisation trend.

As the second half of 2026 unfolds, investment opportunities are expected to remain available despite continued global market volatility. Investors are therefore encouraged to maintain disciplined diversification and build resilient portfolios that are well positioned to capture opportunities across different market cycles.

Sharp Insights, Personalised Expert Solutions, and Tailored Privileges: The Hallmarks of DBS Treasures Private Client, Designed for Clients Who Stay Ahead

The evolving economic and investment landscape is driving greater demand for personalised wealth management services, particularly among High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). Increasingly, investors seek trusted insights, expert guidance, and tailored solutions that align with their long-term financial goals.

In response to these evolving needs, Bank DBS Indonesia unveiled the evolution of DBS Treasures Private Client at DBS Insights Forum 2026, reaffirming its commitment to delivering an increasingly personalised wealth management experience. The enhanced offering is built on three core pillars: trusted insights that provide clarity, expert guidance that gives clients the confidence to act, and exclusive privileges tailored to their individual needs. Together, these pillars are designed to give clients access to strategic guidance from Asia’s Best Chief Investment Office (CIO), professional support from a dedicated investment advisory team, and a range of exclusive privileges curated to suit every stage of their wealth journey.

Bank DBS Indonesia’s wealth management business also delivered strong performance in the first half of 2026. DBS Treasures Private Client posted a 13% year-on-year growth in total assets under management (AUM) with AUM per client growing 15% on average. Total income rose 34%, driven by a 65% increase in investment fee income and a 24% increase in net profit after tax (NPAT).

Consumer Banking Director at PT Bank DBS Indonesia Melfrida Gultom said, “Beyond capturing global opportunities to optimise wealth growth, wealth management today has become increasingly multifaceted. It requires highly personalised solutions, such as our Structured Investment Product (KPD) offering delivered through a high-touch relationship model, corporate wealth management services, and family succession planning that prepares the next generation through real-world work experience. DBS Treasures Private Client delivers a highly personalised yet holistic wealth management experience to support clients’ financial decisions at every stage of life.”

Delivering a highly personalised service begins with a deep understanding of each client. In addition to carefully selecting highly experienced Relationship Managers (RMs) for DBS Treasures Private Client, Bank DBS Indonesia is committed to providing continuous training to ensure their expertise remains relevant and holistic as clients’ needs become increasingly sophisticated. To support this commitment, DBS has established the Wealth Management Institute, offering a comprehensive curriculum covering topics such as navigating market volatility and global opportunities, business solutions and industry trends, retirement and succession planning, as well as a range of soft skills designed to further strengthen the capabilities of its Relationship Managers in the years ahead.

As a result of these efforts, Bank DBS Indonesia was recently named the Best Private Bank Indonesia 2026 by FinanceAsia and the Best Priority Banking Experience 2026 by Asian Banking & Finance.


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