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Singapore banks have 'clear signs for sustained rerating': DBS
DBS thinks that banks here are poised to benefit from the Fed rate hike.
December 01, 2021
Results
HSBC's CEO paints bullish outlook after profit beats estimates
"We believe that the lows of recent quarters are behind us." HSBC CEO Noel Quinn
October 25, 2021
Right Timing
Hongkong Land’s NAV needs to rise for further price gains; banks could rebound
Hongkong Land's NAV needs to rise for any further price gain as P/NAV meets resistance at 0.33
September 23, 2021
Zest
UBS hopeful dividends will be reinstated for local banks as they focus on growth
UBS expects banks to reinstate dividends, as they focus on growth and NIMs
July 14, 2021
Disruption and Digitalisation
Why 2021 will be a major test for consumers and banking sector
As the world reels from the impact of Covid-19, the future of banks will depend on their willingness to transform and innovate.
February 26, 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
Disruption and Digitalisation
MAS launches $35 mil grant to help financial institutions adopt digital solutions for data reporting
The grant is currently applicable to banks, and will subsequently include insurers and capital market intermediaries.
November 09, 2020
Investing ideas
Banks avert cliff scenario with loans moratorium; earnings stabilise and P/NAV at 10-year lows
Banks' credit costs stabilise as they exit loan moratoriums smoothly. Their price to book ratios are at 10 year lows.
November 06, 2020
Zest
Banks to work closely with affected customers on funding and refinancing solutions: ABS
ABS says banks would continue to consider credit accommodations among other things.
November 03, 2020
Singapore economy
MAS discontinues $1,000 notes to pre-empt money laundering and terrorism financing risks
MAS says it will discontinue the issuance of the note from Jan 1, 2021.
November 03, 2020