Tag: net interest margin
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Singapore banks expect NIM pressure to persist in 2026, DBS better hedged amid tighter margins
Overview: NIM pressures in 2026 for Singapore banks Analysts say Singapore’s trio of local banks — DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, and United Overseas Bank (UOB) — are likely to endure continued net interest margin (NIM) compression in 2026. While the backdrop of higher funding costs and a flattening yield curve has weighed on margins, industry…
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Singapore Banks Face NIM Pressure in 2026, but DBS Wears a Better Shield
Singapore’s NIM Outlook for 2026 Analysts expect Singapore’s three local banks to grapple with net interest margin (NIM) compression in 2026, continuing a trend that has weighed on profitability for lenders in recent years. While the degree of pressure is likely to vary across banks, the general consensus is that margins will stay leaner as…