Drama
DBS Sparks is a mini web-series inspired by true stories of everyday heroes, dedicated to those making a difference, and about bankers.
In this pilot, Claire Lee, a relationship manager, is introduced to cocky, Oxford-educated Jasper Wu, her new colleague. Sparks fly when they meet. A reluctant Claire is asked to show Jasper around, and then to visit a potential client together.
A potential client, Lindsay, is in a predicament. Claire and Jasper get to know each other a little better, and evaluate Lindsay’s plan with the rest of the team.
An unforeseen development tests the young bankers, and they hatch a plan to help Lindsay. Will they win over the community?
A new boss and an old acquaintance set the bankers on a new mission. When an unexpected situation tests their mettle, they must dig deep and find their worth.
The team has little time to recover after a shocking resignation. With a life on the line and options running dry, they are forced to think out of the box. Watch it all unfold in this episode.
Team DBS embarks on an incredible journey through a different culture. Together, they challenge traditions and work to change the future of an entire village. Will they prevail?
A grave medical emergency reveals Chester’s untold past, where his deep and enduring bond with the client is tested once again. When the future of the client’s business hangs in the balance, will Chester and Team DBS do what’s in her best interest?
A big and complex deal brings about the arrival of an old rival and a new colleague. As Team DBS grapples with tension from within their ranks, will they be able to pull themselves together and do what’s best for their clients?
The bankers have travelled miles to partner up with sporting legend Sachin Tendulkar. As they set out on an incredible journey to further their shared mission, will they overcome all the obstacles that stand in their way?
While the bankers race against time to bring Sachin and DBS’ purpose to life, a new development threatens to tear their budding relationship apart. Will they be able to overcome this new threat to light up the lives of millions?
Claire Lee
Chester Teo
Rex Tan
Alethia Wong
An ambitious financial reporter Bea receives an anonymous tip about irregularities at a Swedish major bank. Bea weathered a scoop, but the review is made more difficult by her love affair with the bank's married CEO, Peder. Based on Carolina Neurath's book "Speed Blind" which in turn is inspired by real events.
Set in 1930s Shanghai, Cheng Yi Zhi who comes from a poor family meets Wu Ru Fu, a banker and his daughter Li Zi. Inspired by Wu, Cheng Yi Zhi quits his job as a businessman and enters the finance industry; and becomes bank owner Boss Huang's closest confidante. However, he finds out that Boss Huang caused the death of Wu Ru Fu, and also colluded with various forces to build a black money empire. Cheng Yi Zhi decides to leave Boss Huang, and teams up with Li Zi to create a new bank industry. However they face opposition from Boss Huang and the Japanese. With the help of the underground party, Cheng Yi Zhi works together with the industry people to revitalize the republican.
Louise Evans is a single mother who works as a customer advisor for big bucks investors at a slick, pin-striped bank. On a night out with her best friend Anna she's introduced to Anna's slippery new boyfriend Phillip. Phillip makes Louise an indecent proposal: accept a briefcase full of money in return for helping him to defraud one of the bank's richest clients.
England, 19th century: Seth Pilaster runs one of the most influential banking houses in the kingdom. When Hugh Pilaster, the capable and talented youngest member of the family, realizes that he has no chance against his less talented cousin on the career ladder due to family circumstances, he tries to drown his frustration in the dive bars of London's working-class districts. There he falls in love with poor Maisie. However, as he sees no prospects for either his professional future or his love for Maisie, he first goes to America, only to return six years later as a successful banker. To make matters worse, Maisie is now married to Hugh's best friend and the balance of power has also changed fundamentally.
Shibusawa Eiichi was born in 1840 to a farmer’s family. He grew up helping his family with work, which was to manufacture and sell indigo production and also silk farming. He left his hometown at the age of 23 and began working for the government. He later traveled to Paris and learned about banking. Upon his return to Japan, he helped build up the first modern bank in Japan. He eventually became a founder or supporter to about 500 companies and was involved with about 600 public services, including education for women.
The nerve-racking events of a cold winter's day, seen from two different perspectives. The odd episodes tell the story of a team of police negotiators and special forces who respond to a hostage crisis in a small bank branch. The even episodes tell exactly the same events, only through the eyes of the criminals inside and their victims.
It’s tell the story of a bank auditor pursues justice and policy changes at a time when an economic bubble is collapsing. No Dae Ho is an honest and sincere man. He works as a branch manager of Daehan Bank which is located in a small city. The branch is on a soon to be shutdown list. Surprisingly, No Dae Ho is promoted to an auditor at the bank’s headquarters in Seoul. No Dae Ho then faces corruption at the bank.
