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UOB share (SGX: U11) versus DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05) - SG Wealth Builder

UOB share (SGX: U11) versus DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05)

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The Investor 10-04-26

10 things I learned from the 2026 DBS Group AGM

DBS’s performance marked by record net new money inflows and a doubling of AUM since 2019 suggests a strong and self-reinforcing path ahead.

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Global Finance News 04-08-26
DBS and Bank of China expand partnership to boost regional financial innovation

March 25, 2026 — DBS Group and Bank of China (BOC) announced an expanded strategic partnership aimed at accelerating financial innovation and strengthening cross-border trade and investment flows across Asia.

The agreement, signed during the China Development Forum in Beijing, focuses on key areas including fintech innovation, cross-border RMB solutions, regional connectivity, sustainable finance, and third-party market expansion. Both banks plan to leverage their complementary strengths to support Chinese enterprises expanding overseas and facilitate global investments into China.

The collaboration will deepen joint operations across major regional markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, while also enhancing capabilities in trade finance, bond markets, and digital RMB initiatives.

Executives from both institutions emphasized that the partnership builds on a longstanding relationship and reflects a shared commitment to driving regional economic integration, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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European Investor 03-25-26

If I have $1 million for the Iran War Recovery: Buy S-REITs, DBS Bank, or Gold? | Financial Horse

I previously shared that this US Iran was not going to be straightforward. For the simple reason that Iran is psychologically in the same place as Ukraine – defending their homeland.

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WS Investor 03-15-26
DBS Bank received a principal underwriting licence from China’s National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors to underwrite non-financial corporate bonds in the China Interbank Bond Market.

The approval makes DBS the only Singapore-headquartered bank licensed to lead underwrite all onshore corporate bond issuances in the market, strengthening its role as a gateway for global issuers and investors seeking access to China’s bond market.

DBS China also accounted for 38% of Panda bond issuances in the China Interbank Bond Market in 2025, participating in RMB 65.8 billion of deals. The bank said the licence will help attract more international issuers and expand global investor access to renminbi-denominated assets.
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Global Finance News 03-04-26
DBS Bank Ltd announced that from 1 April 2026, consumers can receive 10-cent refunds via DBS PayLah! when returning eligible beverage containers at Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) under Singapore’s Beverage Container Return Scheme.

Users can generate a personal QR code within the DBS PayLah! app and scan it at participating machines to receive refunds directly into their digital wallets. The feature is available to all eligible users in Singapore, including those without a DBS or POSB bank account, who can still sign up for PayLah! and transfer funds to other bank accounts.

The integration, in partnership with Beverage Container Return Scheme Ltd., aims to make recycling more convenient and support Singapore’s circular economy goals by embedding sustainability into everyday digital payment habits.
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Global Finance News 03-02-26
DBS Group and Granite Asia have entered a three-year strategic partnership to develop investment and financing solutions aimed at supporting Asia’s next generation of high-growth companies, beginning with the close of a USD 110 million AI-focused IPO fund.

The fund, distributed exclusively to DBS’ wealth clients, targets IPOs of high-growth AI-driven companies in Asia and is designed to accelerate the region’s AI ecosystem. Since 2015, more than 13,000 AI-driven companies have been founded in Asia, many now seeking capital to scale. The fund attracted investors from Southeast Asia, South Asia and Europe, reflecting strong global interest in Asian AI listings.

Under the partnership, Granite Asia will create new funds exclusively for DBS clients and offer co-investment opportunities. A private capital product is also in development to provide non-dilutive capital to technology-enabled Asian businesses, while giving DBS wealth clients access to asset classes typically reserved for institutional investors.

DBS will leverage its corporate and investment banking platform to support Granite Asia’s funds and portfolio companies across their lifecycle. This includes subscription financing, corporate loans, M&A advisory, bond issuances and IPO preparation, reflecting DBS’ integrated “One Bank” model that combines wealth management, institutional banking and global markets capabilities.

Granite Asia, which manages USD 10 billion in assets and co-managed capital, has invested in 127 unicorn companies and supported 65 IPOs globally. In the past six months alone, it has recorded five listings and 10 additional IPO filings among its portfolio companies.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan said the partnership aligns with the bank’s heritage as a development bank and its ambition to power Asia’s next generation of global leaders, particularly as capital flows into Asia increase and equity market listings regain momentum. Granite Asia’s senior managing partners Jenny Lee and Jixun Foo highlighted the combination of technology-focused investment expertise and DBS’ regional banking strength as a platform to help founders scale across borders and mature into global champions.
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WS Investor 02-23-26

DBS profit falls 10% - Is it time to sell DBS Bank? Or buy more at 5.6% dividend yield? | Financial Horse

lot of you probably saw the headlines this week about DBS Bank profits falling 10%. This led to a lot of discussion as to whether DBS profits are topping out – and whether it is time to take profit in DBS Bank.

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Global Finance News 02-14-26
DBS said a strong majority of Singapore SMEs are planning overseas expansion and increasing technology adoption to drive growth in 2026, despite trade and cost pressures, according to its latest Business Pulse Check Survey.

The survey of 730 companies found that 82% of SMEs intend to internationalise next year, led by firms in information and communications and manufacturing, as they seek new customer bases and stronger overseas brand presence. Around 67% of respondents are already using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, although only 12% have fully integrated AI across their operations, highlighting uneven adoption across sectors.

Sustainability readiness has improved markedly, with 49% of SMEs now considering themselves prepared, up from about one-third a year earlier, while the share feeling unprepared has fallen sharply. Despite headwinds from tariffs and trade restrictions, 57% of businesses expect performance to improve in 2026, supported by investments in productivity, technology and regional expansion.
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European Investor 02-10-26
DBS Group reported a record profit before tax of SGD 13.1 billion for 2025, supported by higher total income and resilient fee and trading performance despite a challenging interest rate environment. Total income rose 3% year on year to a new high of SGD 22.9 billion, while strong deposit growth and proactive hedging helped offset pressure from lower rates and a stronger Singapore dollar. Net profit declined 3% to SGD 11.0 billion due to higher tax expenses following the implementation of the global minimum tax, with return on equity at a robust 16.2%.

The board proposed a final ordinary dividend of 66 cents per share, lifting the full-year dividend to SGD 3.06 per share, including capital return dividends, up 38% from the previous year. Asset quality remained sound with a stable NPL ratio of 1.0%, while loans and deposits recorded solid growth. DBS said strong wealth management fees, record deposit inflows, and disciplined cost control underpin its confidence heading into 2026 despite ongoing rate and geopolitical headwinds.
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WS Investor 02-09-26
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