DBS Group Holdings Ltd is considering a move into major risk transfer deals, according to a report in The Straits Times on Friday. The paper referenced Standard Chartered’s $1.5 billion trade-finance transaction set for 2025 and Man Group’s projection that the market could double within five years. Shares of DBS closed at S$57.60, up 0.26 Singapore dollars, or 0.45%. The report noted DBS has held initial talks with funds investing in SRTs—transactions designed to offload part of loan-default risk to investors, often through credit-linked notes. Additionally, DBS is exploring a purchase of up to 30% of Alliance Bank Malaysia, though discussions remain in early stages and the bank declined to comment.
