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Zest
Japanese banks must learn to lure Southeast Asia's youth
Going abroad is easier than making a go of a business overseas; the Japanese may need to emulate a family-run Singapore bank.
December 07, 2022
Broker's Calls
JP Morgan downgrades DBS to 'neutral' as future earnings growth already priced in
JP Morgan analyst Harsh Wardhan Modi implies that DBS's NIM expansion may be limited in 2023.
November 24, 2022
Property
Perennial Holdings secures $3 bil green loan to refinance 8 Shenton Way
The loan, supported by DBS and OCBC Bank, is Asia’s largest real estate green loan to date.
November 17, 2022
Zest
DBS expands footprint to Bangladesh, appoints former HSBC exec as chief representative
In 2021, Singapore was the third-largest importing partner of Bangladesh, with imports amounting to about US$2.4 billion.
November 16, 2022
Sustainability
DBS, Temasek, World Bank and more launch second edition of climate-tech accelerator programme
A total of $250,000 in grants will be awarded to up to five successful applicants.
November 08, 2022
Broker's Calls
DBS wins praise from analysts for 'massive' NIM expansion, but rising rates threaten cost of funds
With the slower loan growth outlook, there is “significant room” to raise dividends in 4QFY2022, says one analyst.
November 07, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Smaller rate hikes expected ahead, says Fed chair Powell
In other news, MAS's Ravi Menon says Singapore can absorb record inflows of new money; DBS to tap into new digital asset platform.
November 03, 2022
Results
DBS posts record high earnings of $2.24 bil in 3QFY2022, up 32% y-o-y
DBS has declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share, bringing its total dividend for the 9MFY2022 to $1.08 per share.
November 03, 2022
Broker's Calls
Expect 'accelerated net interest margin expansion' as DBS, OCBC report 3QFY2022 results: UOBKH
UOB, DBS and OCBC will be releasing their results on Oct 28, Nov 3 and Nov 4 respectively.
October 27, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
Over 80% of Singapore SMEs rate ESG as a high priority in their business: DBS survey
Climate change leading to a depletion in natural resources was an issue most Singapore SMEs surveyed were looking to solve.
October 25, 2022