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DBS CEO says AI is beginning to contribute to fee income growth
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

DBS CEO says AI is beginning to contribute to fee income growth

DBS, Singapore's largest bank, is reporting early positive results from its investments in artificial intelligence (AI), according to CEO Tan Su Shan. Speaking after the bank announced a record second-quarter net profit and revised its 2026 guidance, Tan highlighted that AI is contributing to fee income growth across multiple business areas, including wealth management and corporate banking. The CEO emphasized that AI is enabling faster transaction processing, improving customer engagement through personalized nudges, and supporting relationship managers in developing strategic ideas for clients. Additionally, AI has contributed approximately S$1 billion in economic value since 2025. Tan also noted that stabilized interest rates in Singapore have helped improve the bank's outlook, alongside broader fee income growth across different departments.

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DBS CEO says AI is beginning to contribute to fee income growth

DBS, Singapore's largest bank, is reporting early positive results from its investments in artificial intelligence (AI), according to CEO Tan Su Shan. Speaking after the bank announced a record second-quarter net profit and revised its 2026 guidance, Tan highlighted that AI is contributing to fee income growth across multiple business areas, including wealth management and corporate banking. The CEO emphasized that AI is enabling faster transaction processing, improving customer engagement through personalized nudges, and supporting relationship managers in developing strategic ideas for clients. Additionally, AI has contributed approximately S$1 billion in economic value since 2025. Tan also noted that stabilized interest rates in Singapore have helped improve the bank's outlook, alongside broader fee income growth across different departments.

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