DBS Bank Named Asia's Best Digital Bank by Euromoney

Singapore-headquartered DBS has been crowned Asia's Best Digital Bank at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence. The financial institution also secured top honors in categories including Asia's Best Digital Bank for Corporates and ASEAN's Best Bank, cementing its position as a regional leader in financial technology. Euromoney highlighted the bank's disciplined approach to scaling artificial intelligence, which has moved beyond pilot stages to drive real-world business outcomes.

The award recognizes the bank's success in embedding AI and machine learning into core banking operations, which generated approximately SGD 1 billion in economic value throughout 2025. With over 2,000 models and 430 use cases actively deployed, the institution has focused on Operating Model Transformations. These initiatives involve re-engineering workflows to support human-AI collaboration, thereby improving employee productivity and shifting personnel towards higher-value activities. The bank's leadership notes that this strategy balances rapid innovation with strong governance and risk management frameworks.

As the financial industry pivots toward generative and agentic AI, DBS remains committed to scaling these technologies under strict ethical standards. CEO Tan Su Shan emphasized that the bank's digital evolution is centered on trust, empathy, and safety. By continuing to invest in both technology infrastructure and employee reskilling, the institution aims to deliver intuitive, seamless customer experiences across its 19-market footprint. The recognition serves as a testament to the bank's ongoing digital transformation and its ability to maintain operational resilience in a rapidly changing regional economy.