DBS named World's Best Corporate Bank by Global Finance, first in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, July 22, 2026 – DBS has been named World's Best Corporate Bank at the 2026 Global Bank Awards by Global Finance, a leading financial trade publication. This marks the first time a Southeast Asian bank has won the award since the category was introduced in 2005.

Award Criteria and Additional Honors

Winners were selected based on performance over the past year, as well as criteria including reputation and management excellence. Global Finance's editorial board made the selections with input from corporate financial executives, analysts, and bankers worldwide.

In addition to the top corporate banking honor, DBS was also named:

• Asia's Best Bank
• Singapore's Best Bank

Industry Recognition

Joseph Giarraputo, founder and editorial director of Global Finance, commented:

"DBS has built one of the most cohesive and comprehensive corporate banking platforms in the world and has demonstrated a clear commitment to creating the next generation of corporate banking infrastructure. Its blockchain-powered programmable payments platform and AI-driven tools reflect a bank that is actively shaping how global corporates manage liquidity, execute transactions and access financial services at scale. For more than three decades, corporate and banking leaders have trusted Global Finance's Best Bank Awards to identify financial partners that deliver superior capabilities, differentiated solutions and deep sector knowledge."

Han Kwee Juan, Group Head of Institutional Banking at DBS, said:

"This recognition reflects the trust of our clients and partners, who have enabled us to grow alongside them across the region and globally. It also belongs to our employees, whose dedication and teamwork underpin everything we do at DBS."

He added:

"In an increasingly fragmented and volatile world, companies must rethink how business gets done. Across Asia, structural growth continues to create significant opportunities as infrastructure development accelerates, intentional supply chains deepen, and payments and digital assets reshape how corporates manage liquidity and access new markets. At DBS, our role is to help clients make sense of this complexity and respond with confidence."

DBS Corporate Banking Capabilities

Over the years, DBS has developed one of the region's most comprehensive corporate banking franchises, serving businesses of all sizes – from growing SMEs to large multinational corporations. Through its global network, strong balance sheet, AI-enabled capabilities, and deep industry knowledge, DBS provides clients with:

• Market insights and advisory services
• Tailored financing and hedging solutions
• Cash management and trade finance solutions

Other 2026 Accolades

In 2026, DBS has also been recognized as:

• "Best Bank for Corporate Banking in Asia" – Coalition Greenwich
• "Best Bank for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific" – Global Finance (second consecutive year)
• "Best Transaction Bank in Asia-Pacific" – Global Finance (three years running)
• "Best Bank for SMEs in Asia & Singapore" – Euromoney

About DBS

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the bank operates across three key Asian growth axes: Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Its "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" – Global Finance and Euromoney
• "Global Bank of the Year" – The Banker
• "World's Best AI Bank" – Global Finance
• "World's Best Digital Bank" – Euromoney
• "Safest Bank in Asia" – Global Finance (17 consecutive years, 2009–2025)

DBS provides a full range of services in Consumer, Wealth, 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.