Tag: Banking in Singapore


  • Singapore banks face NIM pressure in 2026, but DBS better hedged, say analysts

    Singapore banks face NIM pressure in 2026, but DBS better hedged, say analysts

    Singapore banks face 2026 NIM pressure, with DBS showing relative resilience Singapore’s three local banks—DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, and United Overseas Bank (UOB)—are expected to contend with ongoing net interest margin (NIM) compression in 2026. While the overall hurdle remains—driven by higher funding costs, competitive lending spreads, and a shifting rate environment—analysts warn that the…