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We Know Asia Best

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Stay ahead with DBS Asian Insights - the latest economic activity, government policy, market news and industry insights.

Why DBS?

Asia is seeing strong growth in assets under management due in part to rising affluence and market liberalisation, spurring strong capital flows into and within the region.

As the bank that helped spark the development of Singapore, DBS has a proven track record of helping our corporate clients navigate the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. Leveraging our depth of Asian insights and Asian connectivity, we extend our capabilities and expertise to help institutional investors tap this growing market.

Our dedicated client coverage teams are geared and ready to provide investment, capital and transactional banking solutions to:

  • Exchanges
  • Funds & Asset Managers
  • Insurance and Reinsurance Companies
  • Private Banks & Wealth Management
  • Securities Companies
  • Sovereign Wealth Funds and Central Banks
  • Supranationals & Agencies
  • Other Institutional Investors

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Awards

DBS has been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named the ‘Best Bank in the World 2018’ by Global Finance, ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2018’ by Euromoney, and the ‘Safest Bank in Asia’ by Global Finance for nine consecutive years from 2009 to 2017. DBS is honoured to be named DBS has also received recognition for its industry expertise and across various product categories.

DBS prides itself on giving our clients the best: comprehensive range of products, cutting-edge solutions and the best in Asian service. In the process, we have earned many awards, which we dedicate to our clients.

 

Best Bank in the World

Best Bank in the World
World’s Best Global Banks
2018

Best Supply Chain Finance Bank (Asia-Pacific)

Best Supply Chain Finance Bank (Asia-Pacific)
Trade and Supply Chain Finance Awards
2018

Most Innovative Financial Institution in APAC

Most Innovative Financial Institution in APAC
The Innovators
2018

Best Bank in Asia-Pacific

Best Bank in Asia-Pacific
Best Bank in Asia-Pacific
2018


Best Overall Bank for Cash Management (APAC)

Best Overall Bank for Cash Management (APAC)
Best Treasury & Cash Management Providers
2018

Best Bank in ASEAN

Best Bank in ASEAN
Top 100 ASEAN Banks Ranking
2018

Best Bank

Best Bank
Euromoney Awards for Excellence-Country and Regional Awards
2018

Best Bank for Transaction Services

Best Bank for Transaction Services
Euromoney Awards for Excellence-Country and Regional Awards
2018


Best Digital Bank

Best Digital Bank
Euromoney Awards for Excellence Global Awards
2018

Best Bank, Singapore

Best Bank, Singapore

2018

Best Bond House, Singapore

Best Bond House, Singapore

2018

Best Equity House, Singapore

Best Equity House, Singapore

2018


Best Investment Bank, Singapore

Best Investment Bank, Singapore
Annual Best Financial Institution Awards
2018

Regulations

The MiFID II Directive (2014/65/EU) and the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (Regulation 600/2014) (MiFIR) will repeal and recast the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2004/39/EC) (MiFID) and have come into force in January 2018. Together, the MiFID II Directive and MiFIR form the legal framework governing the requirements applicable to investment firms, trading venues, data reporting service providers and third-country firms providing investment services or activities in the EU. They are often referred to as MiFID II.

MiFID II aims at increasing investor protection by creating a more effective, efficient and transparent market for investment services and activities in the EU. Details of level 2 measures applicable to each Article of MiFID II are set out in delegated acts, implementing acts and technical standards issued by ESMA and the European Commission. For the purposes of MiFID II compliance, DBS Bank Ltd., London Branch will provide its counterparties dealing in regulated investment services with certain information, such as client categorization, Order Execution Policy and Terms of Business. See below.


Terms of Business – (DBS Bank Ltd - Treasury & Markets)
Legal Entity Identifier FAQ
Client Categorisation – Eligible Counterparty
Client Categorisation – Professional Client (New Clients)
Client Categorisation – Professional Client (Existing Clients)
Order Execution Policy
DBS Bank Ltd – Summary of Chinese Walls and Conflict Management Policy
DBS Bank Ltd – Statement on Modern Slavery


Should you require further information, the DBSL MiFID Team dbslmifid@dbs.com or your Relationship Manager or your usual point of contact.