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Singapore banking sector
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Bloomberg Intelligence sees ‘flattish’ y-o-y growth for Singapore banks’ housing loans
The asset quality of Singapore banks may outshine its peers in Hong Kong, add the analysts.
July 04, 2024
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Singapore banks may prioritise funding-cost strategy as rates fall, says Bloomberg Intelligence
Banks are already starting to cut their interest rates; UOB and Standard Chartered have introduced new rates effective May 1.
April 15, 2024
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Singapore banks’ overall property loan portfolios could remain ‘solid’ in 2024: Bloomberg Intelligence
In a separate note, analyst Rena Kwok writes that Singapore banks face low liquidity risks in 2024.
March 27, 2024
Broker's Calls
RHB stays ‘neutral’ on Singapore banks as sector braces for tougher times ahead, names DBS as top pick
Income growth could be a challenge amid elevated rates, the analysts highlight.
March 11, 2024
Banking & finance
Hong Kong bankers earn up to 46% more than their Singaporean peers
The wage difference could prove an advantage for struggling Hong Kong against its long-time rival.
February 21, 2024
Broker's Calls
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
Banking & finance
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
Banking & finance
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
Banking & finance
Credit quality of OCBC’s SME loans may be risk to the bank
"Default trends will have to be watched as SMEs’ loan payment in Singapore weakened further in 2Q2023": analyst Rena Kwok.
September 15, 2023
Banking & finance
DBS offers better risk-reward with NIM and dividend
Based on the results of the local banks, DBS Group Holdings’ 2QFY2023 ended June results exceeded the expectations of analysts.
August 10, 2023