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United Overseas Bank (UOB)
Disruption and Digitalisation
Digital banks unveiled, incumbents respond with higher interest rates
The digital banks’ maiden products are putting them in direct competition for funds with the incumbent local banks and the QFBs.
September 01, 2022
Banking & finance
Fed buoys earnings of banks; trend to persist in 2H
Double-digit rise in local banks' net interest income offsets lower wealth management income
August 04, 2022
Investing strategies
Economic uncertainties a boost for SGD bonds
The stock markets face more volatility but can be positive for bonds
August 03, 2022
Broker's Calls
Analysts take a shine to UOB's net interest margin, voice concerns over asset quality, macro outlook
Target prices range from $29.30 to $35.70 against UOB's current share price of $27.95.
August 01, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
How can investors make sense of sustainability reports?
Bourses, governments and boards are attempting to measure the immeasurable. How, then, can investors make sense of this new data?
July 20, 2022
China-Taiwan ties
China will win a proxy war against US in Taiwan: Goh Chok Tong
“Instead of building more bridges, more walls will be built. This is the world Lawrence Wong and the 4G team will inherit.”
June 03, 2022
Broker's Calls
RHB removes UOB, adds Venture Corp to its refreshed Singapore equity top picks
RHB removes UOB from its top picks post-recent downgrade and adds Venture Corp after above expectations 1QFY2022.
May 18, 2022
Banking & finance
Results wrap: Banks navigate interest rates, inflation, growing headwinds
Rising interest rates boost local banks' net interest income but inflation could dampen customers' prospects
May 04, 2022
Broker's Calls
PhillipCapital remains overweight on banks ahead of FY2021 results, OCBC 'most attractive'
“Valuations for OCBC are the most attractive and [have the] largest upside surprise from dividends.”
February 09, 2022
Broker's Calls
UOB's acquisition of Citi assets 'checks all the right boxes', analysts reiterate 'buy' calls
The move lands UOB four birds with just one stone, writes one analyst.
January 17, 2022