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Singapore banks' weak risk-return clouds Greater China ambitions

Rena Kwok / Bloomberg Intelligence
Rena Kwok / Bloomberg Intelligence • 2 min read
Singapore banks' weak risk-return clouds Greater China ambitions
Singapore banks to focus on transaction banking, wealth management, Sino-Asean investments and cross-border business in China strategy, says Rena Kwok of Bloomberg Intelligence. Photo: Bloomberg
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Singapore banks are unlikely to ditch their strategies for the Greater China region despite the mainland's uneven economy as the area is key for medium-term growth.

The banks may adopt a targeted approach in the near term, but improving weak risk-return underwriting in the region will take time.

Risks are manageable, and the banks' bond spreads are likely to be rangebound in 2H2025 on solid credit.

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