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DBS Vault Expansion Strengthens Singapore’s Gold Hub Infrastructure

DBS’s increased bullion storage capacity adds infrastructure to Singapore’s gold hub plans, while other lenders’ reported expansion discussions remain tentative.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Singapore, 17 September 2026 – DBS has increased its bullion storage space in 2026 to meet growing demand from private wealth and institutional clients, adding practical infrastructure to Singapore’s ambition to become a major gold hub. The development concerns custody capacity rather than a forecast for gold prices, making the distinction between demand for secure storage and demand for investment returns important for market participants.

The bank confirmed the expansion in a response provided on Wednesday. The accessible report did not disclose the additional capacity, investment cost or utilisation rate. Those omissions prevent a reliable calculation of the expansion’s financial contribution. The confirmed development is that DBS has added vaulting space; its scale should not be inferred from broader statements about Singapore’s precious-metals ambitions.

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