United Overseas Bank (UOB) Group

Sustainability

UOB partners DHL to scale sustainable aviation fuel use for international shipments

Launched in February 2023, DHL says its GoGreen Plus service has helped over 40,000 customers in Asia Pacific cut their emissions.
Regional businesses turning their focus onto Asean in overseas ventures: UOB - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Asean

Regional businesses turning their focus onto Asean in overseas ventures: UOB

The study, now in its fifth year, surveyed more than 4,000 businesses in seven key markets.
Banks’ earnings estimates for 1Q2024 relatively muted  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

Banks’ earnings estimates for 1Q2024 relatively muted

Analysts are cautious in estimating 1Q2024 net profit for the banks, with all 3 to be down y-o-y

Global Markets

Following Iran retaliation, investors seeking safety will boost gold and US Treasury bonds: UOB

Oil prices slipped lower on April 15 after Iran’s attack proved to be less damaging than anticipated.
South Korea’s Waterbomb music festival headed to Singapore this August; UOB pre-sale in May - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

South Korea’s Waterbomb music festival headed to Singapore this August; UOB pre-sale in May

Waterbomb is one of the largest summer music festivals in South Korea, and it has already ventured into Japan and Thailand.
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong's FY2023 pay package up nearly 12% y-o-y to $15.9 million - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong's FY2023 pay package up nearly 12% y-o-y to $15.9 million

Wee’s pay is higher than that of DBS Group Holdings CEO Piyush Gupta, who took a 27% pay cut to draw $11.23 million in 2023.
PhillipCapital stays 'overweight' on Singapore's banks; DBS the 'best performer' with 7.2% dividend yield - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

PhillipCapital stays 'overweight' on Singapore's banks; DBS the 'best performer' with 7.2% dividend yield

Bank dividend yields are “attractive”, with upside surprises due to excess capital ratios and a push towards higher ROEs.
Singapore banks' asset quality 'may not fall out of favour' in 2024: Bloomberg Intelligence - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Broker's Calls

Singapore banks' asset quality 'may not fall out of favour' in 2024: Bloomberg Intelligence

Singapore's three banks could see higher levels of non-performing loans and credit costs in 2024 amid macroeconomic risks.

Budget 2024

Small-sized businesses desire support post-rate hike while medium-sized businesses continue to fight inflation: UOB

Compared to 2023, less businesses were prepared for this year's GST rate hike.
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