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Banking & finance
UOB’s earnings growth enables higher dividends and general provisions, as it charts regional plans
UOB announced specific provision for Stark Corp, raised interim dividend to 85 cents as net profit rose
July 27, 2023
Banking & finance
NIM-led earnings growth of banks to ease
Largest gains from NIM growth may be over as rates reach a plateau and funding costs catch up
March 02, 2023
Banking & finance
Earnings surge but banks advise caution as peak interest rates approach
DBS and UOB's net profits have surged in 3Q2022 on loan growth and higher NIMs. The out look is optimistic with caveats
November 03, 2022
Financially Savvy
Hidden risks of transitioning out of Libor; NIMs could come under pressure
As banks transition from interbank offer rates to risk-free rates, their net interest margins could come under further pressure
October 02, 2020
Banking & finance
Banks braced for worst GDP decline; cloudy outlook could clear in 2021
The fortunes of big banks are often tied to a country’s GDP growth, so when Singapore’s growth fell off a cliff in 2QFY2020, it was not surprising that the three local banks reported double-digit y-o-y declines in net profits in 2QFY2020 and 1HFY2020.
August 14, 2020
Broker's Calls
Phillip Capital downgrades all 3 local banks to 'neutral' as uncertain outlook persists
As far as Singapore banks are concerned, Phillip Capital analyst Tay Wee Kuang feels that the recent run-up in prices may have underestimated some underlying risks arising from near term heightened credit costs.
June 08, 2020
Broker's Calls
UOB earnings forecast and loan growth cut on Brexit concerns
SINGAPORE (July 5): RHB has lowered its target price for United Overseas Bank to $18.85 from $19.10 while maintaining its “neutral” stance on the bank, as it expects loan growth in FY2016 to be 0.5% after Brexit.
July 05, 2016