Tag: OCBC Bank
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Flight to Quality: Dividends Boost DBS and OCBC to All-Time Highs Amid Valuation Cautions
Singapore’s Banking rally: dividends as the light in a volatile market The Singapore banking scene has a fresh headline: dividends and a perception of quality are lifting DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) to new peaks. Investors have embraced attractive payout yields as a defensive tilt in an uncertain market, pushing the two…
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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…
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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…