Press "Enter" to skip to content

DBS Completes US$1 Billion Risk Transfer Deal in First for Singapore Bank

By Rebecca Hsu on June 30, 2026 3:04 pm |

Asia Market, Asia News and Development & Sustainability

Singapore, 30 June 2026 – DBS has completed a US$1 billion significant risk transfer transaction, becoming the first Singapore bank to execute such a deal as lenders in Asia look for new ways to manage capital, optimise balance sheets and deepen institutional investor participation in credit markets.

The transaction is structured as a synthetic securitisation linked to a portfolio of corporate loans. Under this arrangement, DBS retains the loans on its balance sheet while transferring part of the credit risk to investors.

Unlock the Full Article

This article is exclusive to The Ledger Asia Subsribers / PAID members.

Subscribe to Read More

Already have an account? Log in here

Author

  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

Published in Asia Market, Asia News and Development & Sustainability

More from Asia MarketMore posts in Asia Market »
More from Asia NewsMore posts in Asia News »
More from Development & SustainabilityMore posts in Development & Sustainability »
Latest News