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Friday, October 17th, 2025

Tag: uob

Singapore Banks Face Earnings Pressure as SORA Declines, Citi Research Warns

Singapore banks may face earnings headwinds as falling Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) rates and anticipated U.S. rate cuts pressure net interest margins (NIMs), warns Citi Research analyst Tan Yong Hong. Despite stable U.S....

Singapore Banks Return Capital, But Investor Sentiment Splits Amid Mixed 2025 Outlook

Singapore’s big three banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—delivered resilient earnings for Q4 2024, despite falling net interest margins (NIMs) due to interest rate cuts. While all three lenders announced capital return plans, investor reactions were...

Battle for Value: UOI’s Minority Investors Push for Haw Par Share Distribution

Investor Activism Heats Up at United Overseas Insurance A brewing shareholder battle at United Overseas Insurance (UOI) has the potential to shift the focus to Haw Par Corporation, a company deeply intertwined with the...

MAS Boost: Dividend-Yielding Banks and REITs Poised for Gains Amid S$5 Billion Liquidity Injection

Singapore – In a bold move aimed at revitalizing Singapore’s stock market, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a S$5 billion injection into a new programme designed to boost liquidity by encouraging...

UOB’s Bold Moves: Special Dividend and $2 Billion Share Buyback to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Singapore’s UOB Sets the Stage for Growth with Strategic Capital Returns and Record Profits In a decisive move to celebrate its 90th anniversary, United Overseas Bank (UOB) has unveiled a strategic capital return plan,...

Singapore’s Big Three Banks Poised for Robust Q4 Results Amid Investor Optimism on Dividends and Buybacks

Singapore’s banking giants—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—are set to release their fourth-quarter (Q4) and full-year 2024 results in February, with analysts expecting strong earnings, resilient net interest income, and a heightened focus on capital management....