Frances Gagua

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta’s salary up 47.8% to S$13.57m in 2021

His cash bonus jumped 51% in 2021 compared to the previous year.

Australian mortgage market to 'hold steady' in 2022

Economic recovery will support performance and hold delinquencies steady.

DBS forges on with net-zero goals in 2022

It is transforming its data centres and server rooms into carbon-neutral assets.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi’s commercial business to hire 900 staff; Russian payments pivot to China amidst sanctions

And global financial conditions are expected to tighten further over the coming years.

Gov't support, high vax rates buoy Korean banks’ asset qualities: Fitch

But increased competition in lending may give rise to risks in the long-term.

Cryptocurrency in Hong Kong – Regulated or Not

With the second-highest engagement after the United States, Hong Kong continues to be a significant market for cryptocurrency. 

DBS establishes Board Sustainability Committee

It will be chaired by CEO Piyush Gupta and will consist of DBS board members.

Chinese banks seek workarounds amidst sanctions against Russia: report

Top banks reportedly mull passing some of their business to small domestic-focused peers to avoid secondary sanctions.

Singapore’s financial institutions on the lookout for risks arising from Russia

Local FIs are reportedly taking appropriate measures to manage risks, says MAS.

DBS Hong Kong suspends counter services in 14 branches

All branches will be closed every Saturday.

Could China’s financial infrastructure play 'white knight' to embattled Russia?

Any move to play saviour could also damage China, warns Natixis.

Over 2 in 5 Citi Asia women bankers in senior roles

In Taiwan, 60% of its female employees are AVPs and MDs, according to Citi.

Could Bakong pave the way for digital currency in Cambodia?

Similar to its namesake, the platform is now the backbone of the country’s digital payments system.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia sells 10% stake at Bank of Hangzhou for $1.3b

CBA has agreed to maintain a 5.57% shareholding in the bank until Feb 2025.

Standard Chartered India appoints Saurabh Jain as new WM head

Jain first joined Standard Chartered in 2019 as CEO of its Indian securities business.