DBS Completes $1 Billion Synthetic Securitisation in First for a Singapore Bank

DBS completes $1 billion synthetic securitisation in first for ...

DBS completes $1.3 billion significant risk transfer deal, in first for Singapore bank

It allows bank to transfer part of the credit risk on a pool of loans to other investors, without selling the underlying loans. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DBS completes $1 billion synthetic securitisation in first for a Singapore bank

Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group, has successfully completed a groundbreaking synthetic securitisation deal involving a $1 billion corporate loan portfolio. This innovative transaction allows investors to share credit risk, enabling DBS to manage its capital more efficiently and free up resources for expanded client financing across the region. The move signals DBS's commitment to strategic growth while maintaining a robust balance sheet.

DBS completes first Singapore bank significant risk transfer deal referencing US$1B loan portfolio

SINGAPORE: On Tuesday (June 30), DBS announced the completion of a significant risk transfer (SRT) transaction referencing a US$1 billion (S$1.29 billion) diversified portfolio of corporate loans. SRT transactions, or synthetic securitisations, are used by global banks to manage capital and risk. In this deal, investors take on part of the loan portfolio’s credit risk, allowing DBS to free up capital for new lending and growth opportunities, whi…

DBS Launches First Synthetic Securitisation

DBS has completed Singapore’s first synthetic securitisation, transferring credit risk on a USD 1 billion corporate loan portfolio to free up capital for future lending across Asia. DBS has completed the first synthetic securitisation transaction by a Singapore bank, marking a milestone in the development of the city-state’s capital markets while expanding the lender’s capacity to finance clients across Asia. The transaction references a diversi…

DBS Completes US$1 Billion Synthetic Securitisation Deal in Singapore First

DBS has completed a US$1 billion synthetic securitisation deal, giving the bank more capacity to lend while marking a first for a Singapore bank. The transaction references a diversified portfolio of corporate loans and is DBS’ first synthetic securitisation. Synthetic securitisations, also known as Significant Risk Transfer transactions, are widely used by global banks for capital and risk management. They allow investors to take on part of the…