Archive · 8 Dec 2025
DBS Wins Global Bank of the Year 2025
DBS Bank, based in Singapore, has won the Global Bank of the Year 2025 award from The Banker.
This is their third time winning this award.
They also won other awards like Asia Bank of the Year and Singapore Bank of the Year.
The Banker praised DBS for using new technologies like AI and machine learning to help customers and make banking better.
DBS has also grown a lot in value and profit.
The bank's CEO said they will keep working hard to improve and use new technologies.
The awards this year were different because they combined several categories into one.
DBS Bank won the Global Bank of the Year 2025 award from The Banker.
This is DBS's third win in this category, previously winning in 2018 and 2021.
DBS also secured awards for Asia Bank of the Year, Singapore Bank of the Year, Investment Bank of the Year – Asia, and Investment Bank of the Year for Financial Institutions Group.
The Banker highlighted DBS's use of AI, machine learning, and digital infrastructure in customer services and operations.
DBS's market capitalisation is close to $120 billion, with significant growth in net profit and Tier-1 capital for FY24.
- Who
- DBS Bank
- What
- Won Global Bank of the Year 2025 and other awards
- When
- Announced on December 4
- Where
- Singapore
- Why
- Recognized for technological advancements and financial performance
DBS
Competitors
Innovation in Technology
DBS
DBS is recognized for its significant investments in AI, machine learning, and digital infrastructure, which enhance customer services and operational efficiency.
Competitors
Competitors may argue that other banks are also making substantial strides in technological advancements, potentially challenging DBS's leadership in this area.
- Award
- Global Bank of the Year 2025
- Publisher
- The Banker, part of the Financial Times Group
- Date of Announcement
- December 4
- Other Awards Won
- Asia Bank of the Year, Singapore Bank of the Year, Investment Bank of the Year – Asia, and Investment Bank of the Year for Financial Institutions Group
- Number of Banks Submitting
- 294
- Market Capitalisation
- Close to $120 billion
- Net Profit Growth (FY24)
- 11%
- Return on Equity (FY24)
- 18%
- Cost-to-Income Ratio (FY24)
- 39.9%
- Non-Performing Loan Ratio (FY24)
- 1.1%