DBS and OCBC expect weaker Q1 profits amid NIM compression, offset by treasury sales growth and wealth management expansion.
Banking and Finance
Singapore Central Bank Expected to Hold Policy Steady
Singapore’s central bank is likely to maintain its current monetary policy amid rising economic growth risks and external uncertainties.
DBS secures licence to underwrite corporate bonds in China market
DBS has secured approval to underwrite corporate bonds in China’s interbank bond market.
OCBC tops Q4 earnings among Singapore banks, DBS still leads in dividend yield
OCBC’s fourth-quarter earnings outpaced its Singapore bank peers, while DBS continues to lead in dividend yield, appealing to income investors.
Beyond the Lion City: Why Tokyo is Next Stop for Singapore Fintechs
Singapore fintechs should expand into Japan to access larger markets, institutional capital, and foster sustainable growth despite current geopolitical uncertainties.