Singapore Largest Bank $147 Billion DBS & South Korea Samsung Securities to Form Wealth Management Strategic Partnership in 4 Areas with 1) DBS Clients to Access South Korea Market via Samsung Securities, 2) Samsung Securities Clients to Access DBS Multi-Asset Global Wealth Solutions, 3) Provide Advisory Services for Clients Global Wealth Management Needs & 4) Joint Learning & Innovation Development (Include AI, Thought Leadership in Wealth Management)
3rd July 2026 | Hong Kong
Singapore largest bank DBS ($147 billion market value) & South Korea Samsung Securities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a wealth management strategic partnership in 4 areas with 1) DBS clients to access South Korea market via Samsung Securities, 2) Samsung Securities clients to access DBS multi-asset global wealth solutions, 3) Provide advisory services for clients global wealth management needs & 4) Joint learning & innovation development (Include AI, Thought Leadership in Wealth Management). Announcement (2/7/26): “DBS and Samsung Securities today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership in wealth management, bringing together two of Asia’s leading financial institutions to better serve clients across the region. The first-of-its-kind partnership pairs Samsung Securities’ leadership in Korea’s capital markets with DBS’s award-winning global wealth platform, broadening the choices available to clients of each institution in their respective markets. As Asia cements its place as a global wealth management hub, clients increasingly seek professional advice to grow their wealth and businesses. The partnership brings together two complementary franchises — Samsung Securities, a leader in Korea’s capital markets and wealth management, and DBS, one of Asia’s foremost wealth managers – enabling their clients to diversify across markets. The MOU paves the way for a strategic partnership agreement. Four areas of collaboration – Under the MOU, DBS and Samsung Securities will explore four areas of collaboration, with detailed terms to follow in the strategic partnership agreement: 1) Korean market access for DBS clients: Enable DBS clients to invest in solutions offered by Samsung Securities 2) Broader global solutions for Samsung Securities’ clients: Offer Samsung Securities clients access to DBS’ multi-asset global wealth solutions, 3) Client connectivity: Provide advisory services to serve clients’ global wealth management needs, 4) Knowledge and capability sharing: Facilitate joint learning and innovation development in areas such as AI and thought leadership in wealth management
“ Singapore Largest Bank $147 Billion DBS & South Korea Samsung Securities to Form Wealth Management Strategic Partnership in 4 Areas with 1) DBS Clients to Access South Korea Market via Samsung Securities, 2) Samsung Securities Clients to Access DBS Multi-Asset Global Wealth Solutions, 3) Provide Advisory Services for Clients Global Wealth Management Needs & 4) Joint Learning & Innovation Development (Include AI, Thought Leadership in Wealth Management) “
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Park Jong-moon, President and CEO of Samsung Securities: “This partnership marks an important milestone in connecting Korean investors to global markets and bringing global opportunities to our clients. By pairing Samsung Securities’ strength in Korea’s capital markets with DBS’ regional and global wealth platform, we can offer clients a more connected and differentiated wealth experience — and reinforce Korea’s place at the heart of Asia’s wealth ecosystem.”
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan: “Asia is fast becoming the world’s wealth engine, and clients increasingly want to manage their wealth seamlessly across markets. We are delighted to partner Samsung Securities, a like-minded leader that shares our belief in putting clients first and in connected markets. By bringing together Samsung Securities’ leadership in Korea’s capital markets and DBS’ global platform, we can offer clients in both markets investment opportunities of a calibre few can match across Asia and beyond. We see wealth management as just the start. Over time, we hope to bring the full strength of DBS as One Bank to serve clients across their wealth and business alike.”
DBS – DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank’s “AA-” and “Aa1” credit ratings are among the highest in the world. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by uplifting lives and livelihoods of those in need. It provides essential needs to the underprivileged, and fosters inclusion by equipping the underserved with financial and digital literacy skills. It also nurtures innovative social enterprises that create positive impact.
Samsung Securities – Samsung Securities is Korea’s leading financial investment company and a premier pioneer in Wealth Management. Headquartered in Seoul and supported by an extensive domestic network, Samsung Securities is strategically positioned across the core pillars of financial growth, including Retail Wealth Management, Digital & Pension solutions, Investment Banking, and Sales & Trading. Setting a global benchmark for sustainable financing, Samsung Securities became the first Korean brokerage house to achieve long-term consecutive inclusion in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World. In addition, the firm has consistently secured the top position in major customer satisfaction rankings, including the Korean Standard – Service Quality Index (KS-SQI), cementing its reputation for unparalleled service excellence and brand loyalty. Samsung Securities provides a comprehensive suite of financial services spanning customized private wealth management, SME financial advisory, and large-scale corporate investment banking. Born and raised at the forefront of Korea capital markets, the firm possesses a deep understanding of the intricate macroeconomic landscape, leveraging advanced data analysis to unlock strategic investment opportunities. As a proud member of the ‘Samsung Financial Networks,’ Samsung Securities builds enduring customer relationships based on trust. Beyond financial operations, the firm creates social value through community citizenship initiatives, while driving sustainability through advanced ESG management. Backed by its proactive investor relations activities and an empowering organizational culture that nurtures talent, Samsung Securities offers exciting career opportunities.
Singapore Largest Bank $147 Billion DBS & South Korea Samsung Securities to Form Wealth Management Strategic Partnership in 4 Areas with 1) DBS Clients to Access South Korea Market via Samsung Securities, 2) Samsung Securities Clients to Access DBS Multi-Asset Global Wealth Solutions, 3) Provide Advisory Services for Clients Global Wealth Management Needs & 4) Joint Learning & Innovation Development (Include AI, Thought Leadership in Wealth Management)
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