Celebrating Excellence 2025
Every year, IBF recognises industry leaders and financial institutions who have exemplified professional excellence, thought leadership and contributed to the development of Singapore’s financial industry.
The IBF Distinction Evening was held on 9 October 2025 (Thursday), 7.15pm at the Cassia Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. This annual gathering of industry leaders, key stakeholders and esteemed partners of the IBF serves to celebrate excellence in the financial industry and recognise financial institutions and individuals who have contributed significantly to industry development.
Join us in celebrating the Award Winners of 2025.
For the IBF Awards Categories and nomination process, click here.
IBF Distinguisher Fellow 2025
The IBF Awards celebrates individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to Singapore's financial services sector. The awards recognise excellence in leadership, innovation, talent development, and professional achievement.
Join us in honoring the best and brightest in Singapore's financial industry as we celebrate their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to excellence.
Company Profile
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 18 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.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named "World's Best Bank" by Global Finance, "World's Best Bank" by Euromoney and "Global Bank of the Year" by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named "World's Best Digital Bank" by Euromoney and the world's "Most Innovative in Digital Banking" by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the "Safest Bank in Asia" award by Global Finance for 13 consecutive years from 2009 to 2021.
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 supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
Inspire Award (2022), Asset management
DBS
IBF Fellow 2025
We also welcomed 34 IBF Fellows at the IBF Distinction Evening 2025.
This award recognises industry specialists and leaders who have demonstrated mastery of a profession and exemplify thought leadership and commitment to industry development in the financial sector.
This year, the IBF Awards introduced two new categories in Human Resources (HR) and Key Corporate Functions to recognise industry leaders who have excelled in shaping
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Lim Hui Rong
Allen Tan
Linda Wee
Mark Yuen
Gwee Siew Ping
Krisha Sham
Lyn Lee
Luke Lim
Voo Wai Lum
Deepak Khanna
Martin Siah
Chang Tze Ching
Karen Tiah
Tan Boon Gin
Clifford Lee
Choo Oi Yee
Ho Cheun Hon
Kenneth Lai
Khoo Kah Siang
IBF inspire Award
The IBF Awards celebrates individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to Singapore's financial services sector. The awards recognise excellence in leadership, innovation, talent development, and professional achievement.
Join us in honoring the best and brightest in Singapore's financial industry as we celebrate their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to excellence.
IBF Advance Award
The IBF Awards celebrates individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to Singapore's financial services sector. The awards recognise excellence in leadership, innovation, talent development, and professional achievement.
Join us in honoring the best and brightest in Singapore's financial industry as we celebrate their outstanding accomplishments and commitment to excellence.
Awards Programme Recognition
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