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DBS customers can now see what they may look like when they reach retirement age

DBS Hong Kong is introducing a new retirement planning tool that paints a visual portrait of what customers will look like when they reach their golden years.

09 June 2020

Company announcement/payments

DBS Bank India brings digital payments to the logistics sector

DBS Bank India has introduced a completely digital and innovative payments solution in the Indian transportation and logistics sector.

02 June 2020

Company announcement/cloud

DBS HK connects with SME accounting platform Financio

In an all-out effort to help SMEs with their digital transformation journey during COVID-19, DBS Hong Kong and cloud-based accounting software solution Financio, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership in Hong Kong to transform how businesses manage their finances anytime and anywhere.

19 May 2020

News/people

DBS to hire 2000 new staff

Despite the ongoing pandemic, DBS in Singapore has committed to hiring over 2000 people this year, including 360 jobs for seasoned professionals in growth technology areas.

15 May 2020

Company announcement/wholesale

Baosteel and Rio Tinto complete first deal on Contour platform

Contour, the open trade finance network, has today announced the completion of a Baosteel and Rio Tinto deal, supported by Chinsay, DBS Bank, essDOCS and Standard Chartered Bank, marking the first fully integrated paperless trade for Rio Tinto with a Chinese counterpart.

14 May 2020

News/payments

DBS introduces purchasing card for logistics sector

Singapore's DBS has launched the first cashless purchasing card for the logistics sector, eliminating the need to handle paper payments at container depots.

12 May 2020

News/wholesale

DBS joins Contour trade finance network

DBS has become the first bank in Singapore to join the Contour blockchain trade finance network.

11 May 2020

Company announcement/wealth

DBS unveils new financial advisory app

All five million DBS/POSB customers can now access DBS’ new digital financial planning solution NAV Planner within their internet and mobile banking accounts.

30 April 2020

Company announcement/identity

DBS tests fast-track SME account openinbg

DBS Hong Kong is transforming the traditional business account opening process for SMEs into a fully virtual and contact-free banking experience that can be completed in as quickly as just two days, anytime and anywhere.

14 April 2020

News/payments

DBS works with startups to help cafes go online during Covid-19 lockdown

DBS in Singapore is working with two startups to help crisis-hit cafes set up online food ordering and delivery services during the national lockdown.

30 March 2020

Company announcement/covid-19

DBS to broadcast AGM online

The Ministry of Health has on 20 March 2020 issued a notification requiring events and gatherings with 250 or more participants in attendance at any one time to be suspended till 30 June 2020, as part of stricter safe distancing measures to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 cases.

24 March 2020

News

Coronavirus: DBS pushes 'contact free' digital banking

As the coronavirus continues to spread, Singapore's DBS has outlined a series of digital measures designed to give its business clients "contact free" banking.

28 February 2020