Asia’s best bank 2016: DBS

Results index It is time to acknowledge a home-grown banking champion that, while still lacking the pan-Asian scope of some international rivals, has demonstrated consistent excellence and a commitment to innovation. At a time when many western banks are in retreat from Asia, it is right to applaud one that is increasing market penetration almost everywhere it attempts to do business.

Awards for Excellence 2016

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Results index 

It is time to acknowledge a home-grown banking champion that, while still lacking the pan-Asian scope of some international rivals, has demonstrated consistent excellence and a commitment to innovation. At a time when many western banks are in retreat from Asia, it is right to applaud one that is increasing market penetration almost everywhere it attempts to do business.

Yet it is a surprisingly rare model in Asia. Asean-focused banks abound, but DBS is the only local house that seems to want to take on Greater China, India and Indonesia.

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