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Asean banks
Broker's Calls
Goldman Sachs downgrades DBS and UOB, likes OCBC among Singapore banks
The analysts foresee that 2024 will mark an inflection downward for most Asean banks.
January 10, 2024
Investing strategies
Multiple drivers to support growth of Asean banks over medium term: Maybank Kim Eng
Multiple drivers to support Asean banks over the mid-term: MKE
June 25, 2021
Zest
Credit costs likely peaked, asset quality stabilises, dividends to normalise for Asean banks
Asean banks' credit costs may have peaked and their dividends could normalise this year, making them attractive investments
January 29, 2021
Zest
'Stable Outlook' more common for Asia Pacific banks; Singapore a standout
CGS-CIMB outlines four reasons investors should take a second look at Singapore banks, including resumption of dividends this year
January 29, 2021
Sustainability
WWF sustainable banking assessment finds 'significant level of progress' among Asean banks
Almost 30% of the banks have improved on at least 10% of the assessment criteria from 2019.
December 02, 2020
Broker's Calls
Asean banks face 'long road to recovery', DBS top pick here: Maybank
Analysts warn of Singapore experiencing “one of the strongest contractions in the region” due to its open and trade-driven economy
September 15, 2020
Broker's Calls
'Stay cautious' on Asean banks amid Covid-19, opt for defensive plays: Maybank
Wickramasinghe says that although Singapore may likely witness one of its strongest contractions in the region, this may not translate directly to its banking system.
June 12, 2020
Sustainability
Asean banks failing to respond fast enough to existential environmental threats: WWF report
SINGAPORE (Aug 21): For decades, the financial industry has been accused of not taking climate risks seriously. A new report by conservation organisation WWF suggests that Asean banks, in particular, are dragging their feet on the issue.
August 21, 2019