DBS wins top honours at the Singapore Corporate Awards
Bank clinches five awards, including the most prestigious Luminary Award
The five awards are:
- Special Recognition Award – The Luminary Award
- Best Managed Board (Large Cap category): Gold
- Best Risk Management (Large Cap category): Gold
- Best Chief Financial Officer (Large Cap category): Chng Sok Hui
- Best Annual Report (Large Cap category): Gold
Peter Seah, Chairman, DBS: recipient of Luminary award and Best Managed Board award - Gold (Large Cap)
Chng Sok Hui, Chief Financial Officer, DBS: recipient of Best Chief Financial Officer award (Large Cap) and Best Annual Report award - Gold (Large Cap)
Soh Kian Tiong, Chief Risk Officer, DBS: recipient of Best Risk Management award - Gold (Large Cap)
According to the SCA, the Luminary Award “commemorates two decades of the SCA and recognises a distinguished listed company that has consistently exemplified excellence in corporate governance, long-term stakeholder value creation and visionary leadership”.
“The award recognises DBS’ unwavering commitment to the highest standards of governance, transparency, and corporate stewardship – setting benchmarks in business resilience and sustainable value creation.”
DBS Chairman Peter Seah said, “We are deeply honoured to receive five awards at this year’s Singapore Corporate Awards, including being conferred the prestigious Luminary Award. The recognition affirms our commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance and leadership excellence, which are the bedrock of trust with shareholders, customers, employees and society. We will continue to lead with purpose, and to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
Group photo of DBS attendees at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2025
Finale photo of Singapore Corporate Awards recipients with Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong
The SCA, co-organised by The Business Times, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and Singapore Institute of Directors, was launched in 2005 as the umbrella awards for exemplary corporate governance practices for listed companies in Singapore, making this the 20th anniversary of the awards.
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
