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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
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UOB Kay Hian downgrades Singapore banking sector to ‘market weight’ amid anticipated interest rate downcycle
OCBC is analyst Jonathan Koh’s top pick due to its commitment to maintaining its 50% dividend payout ratio.
January 02, 2024
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From one war to two: OCBC expects slower loan growth, sustained NIMs after 3QFY2023
OCBC's group CEO Helen Wong says she expects the bank’s current NIMs to hold steady through 1HFY2024 ending June 2024.
November 16, 2023
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What analysts expect from the 3Q results of banks
Competition for loans is expected to continue to intensify as mortgage rates dip below 3-month Sora
October 18, 2023
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Major retail banks in Singapore have enhanced their security measures against malware scams: ABS
The banks will also progressively introduce refinements or new measures to keep pace with changes in the threat landscape.
September 18, 2023
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UOB’s credit cards’ contribution to fee income could see highest y-o-y growth thanks to Taylor Swift concert: Bloomberg
For all three Singapore banks, credit cards could become a ‘bright spot’ for fee income this year.
July 25, 2023
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RHB downgrades banks to 'neutral'; UOB named top pick
UOB is the only bank with a "buy" call after OCBC was downgraded to "neutral" on July 5.
July 10, 2023
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Liquidity risks low for Singapore banks though funding costs will rise in 2H2023: Bloomberg Intelligence
Singapore’s lenders’ LCR ratios remain healthy as at 1QFY2023 despite the rising interest rates, say the analysts.
June 16, 2023
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As banks’ momentum wanes, investor interest could return to S-REITs and tech stocks: CLSA
CLSA analysts say that banks could be losing momentum with Singapore market earnings upgrades waning over the past few quarters.
June 16, 2023
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The year is already toast for Singapore banks
A deepening crisis in the US is threatening to engulf loan volumes and pricing, says Bloomberg's Andy Mukherjee.
May 02, 2023