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ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 186: DBS takes systems approach to cutting emissions; families ripe for governance review

This week in ESG: Singapore bank says can’t scale decarbonisation on own; Family-sized need in Code of Corporate Governance review

DBS, OCBC and UOB have shown modest performances so far in 2026 and are lagging regional peers.
BROKERS’ TAKE

RHB bullish on DBS, OCBC, but expects more volatility in banking sector amid geopolitical tensions

For UOB, there could still be ‘lingering concerns’ over its asset quality and provision buffers

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan's remuneration package for 2025 covers both her first nine months at the helm and the period she served as deputy CEO earlier in the year.

DBS CEO Tan Su Shan receives S$9.6 million pay package for 2025 in first year at helm

This compares with the S$17.6 million remuneration received by ex-CEO Piyush Gupta in 2024

Excluding loan repayments, DBS has committed a cumulative sum of S$102 billion in sustainable financing as at end-2025, according to its sustainability report.

DBS sees opportunities in climate adaptation and nature; on track to cut financed emissions of most sectors

Lender’s sustainability report discloses that 15% of management’s remuneration is tied to ESG matters

Eileen Chia, regional head of corporate advisory for global financial markets at DBS, says that when it comes to FX rates, SMEs should "just lock it in and remove the uncertainty" from their businesses.

As Middle East conflict rages, DBS urges SMEs to hedge at least half their FX exposure – not time the market

This comes as the bank expands its SecureFX facility to all corporate clients in Singapore

DBS is currently the only Singapore-headquartered bank licensed to lead-manage such deals.

DBS China captures 38% of Panda bond market in 2025; secures principal underwriting license

Foreign issuers are increasingly tapping China’s bond markets for financing, DBS says

Feasts, performances and giving back are some of the ways the local banks celebrated this Chinese New Year.

Local banks mark Year of the Fire Horse with festive celebrations

From supporting a local urban farm to raising S$1.9 million for charity, here’s how DBS, OCBC and UOB rang in Chinese New Year

A key theme across the sector is the growing contribution of wealth management and fees.

Wealth flows, Asean momentum to anchor DBS, OCBC and UOB as lower rates loom in 2026: analysts

Asset-quality trends remain an area to watch, but banks have likely made pre-emptive provisions for such risks

The figures highlight how Singapore’s lenders are relying more on wealth fees as loan margins narrow.

Singapore banks draw S$77 billion in new wealth from Asia’s rich

Stability draws the wealthy to Singapore as shifting global policies spark a rethink on asset homes