DBS Named World’s Best Corporate Bank by Global Finance

Exam-focused facts from the 27 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

DBS became the first bank in Southeast Asia to be named 'World's Best Corporate Bank' by Global Finance since the category was introduced in 2005.
DBS also won 'Asia's Best Bank' and 'Singapore's Best Bank' in the same 2026 Global Bank Awards.
In 2026, DBS was additionally named 'Best Bank for Corporate Banking in Asia' by Coalition Greenwich and 'Best Bank for Financial Institutions in Asia-Pacific' by Global Finance for the second consecutive year.
DBS has been recognised as the 'Safest Bank in Asia' by Global Finance for 17 consecutive years from 2009 to 2025.