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OCBC to stop Russia-linked transactions to cut risk - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

OCBC to stop Russia-linked transactions to cut risk

This new measure covers all OCBC units including its private banking segment, as it sees more complex regulatory landscape regarding Russia.
Finally, we are investing again — added six stocks with high, resilient dividend yields - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Finally, we are investing again — added six stocks with high, resilient dividend yields

A key factor would be whether dividends are sustainable, for instance, in the event of a global economic slowdown or recession.

Banking & finance

Singapore banks primed for headwinds after earnings beat

SINGAPORE (Aug 2): Singapore banks delivered second-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates, indicating they are well placed to weather mounting pressures from a global economic slowdown and falling interest rates.

Company in the news

As earnings fall, UE's shareholders bemoan sale of shares and lack of progress since change of board

SINGAPORE (July 15): Towards end-June, a long-term United Engineers shareholder who has held his shares for more than 15 years, lamented the condition of UE BizHub City, the former UE Square, on Clemenceau Avenue.

1MDB Watch

In 1MDB corruption case, stakes are high for financial institutions

SINGAPORE (July 9): When Singapore was unceremoniously kicked out of Malaysia in 1965, the tiny island nation was forced to find a way to survive and thrive. Former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew took inspiration from another small nation: the landlocked Swi

OCBC lifts the veil on $240 mil purpose-built regional data centre design to withstand attacks

SINGAPORE (Mar 19): OCBC Bank has lifted the veil on a purpose-built regional data centre that it fully owns and operates, with sufficient capacity to meet surging needs for the next 30 years.

Fintech

Can Singapore banks stand up to the cryptocurrencies challenge?

SINGAPORE (Nov 27): Changes are afoot in the banking industry amid a proliferation of cryptocurrencies. However, UOB Kay Hian believes the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is unlikely to pursue policies that will undermine the strong positioning of S

Beware Singapore banks’ ‘value trap’

SINGAPORE (Sept 7): Maybank Kim Eng on Wednesday warned against falling into the “value trap” presented by Singapore banks, which are trading at or below book value.

Singapore banks can withstand sharp fall in property prices: Fitch

SINGAPORE (Aug 31): Singapore banks are strong enough to withstand a downturn in the city-state's property market as severe as the 45% plunge in private-home prices triggered by the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, says Fitch ratings agency.

Here’s why Morgan Stanley is cautious on Singapore banks

SINGAPORE (Aug 10): Singapore’s banks are in for a rough time, says Morgan Stanley.
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