DBS is First Bank in Southeast Asia to be Named "World's Best Corporate Bank" by Global Finance
DBS Bank has been named the 'World's Best Corporate Bank' by Global Finance, marking the first time a Southeast Asian bank has received this honor. The bank was recognized for its digital infrastructure, including AI-driven tools and blockchain-powered payments.
Why it matters
This award highlights the growing influence of Southeast Asian financial institutions in global banking and their adoption of advanced financial technologies.
First time a bank in the region has won the award since the category was introduced in 2005
Also named Asia's Best Bank and Singapore's Best Bank at Global Finance's 2026 Global Bank Awards
SINGAPORE , July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DBS today announced that it has been named World's Best Corporate Bank at the 2026 Global Bank Awards by Global Finance, one of the leading financial trade publications in the world. This is the first time a Southeast Asian bank has won the award since the category was introduced in 2005.
Winners were selected based on performance over the past year and other criteria including reputation and management excellence. Global Finance's editorial board made the selections with input from corporate financial executives, analysts and bankers throughout the world.
In addition, DBS was also named Asia's Best Bank and Singapore's Best Bank.
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