Financial Services

Singapore dollar sustains gains

The local currency started the week testing the $1.24 level, says IG Markets Singapore.

Singapore dollar sustains gains

The local currency started the week testing the $1.24 level, says IG Markets Singapore.

Economic slowdown to impact DBS’ loan growth

Management now expects growth of about 10%, down from 13%, partly due to decelerating trade finance business.

OCBC's deteriorating asset quality finally recovers

Absolute non-performing loans declined 13% in 2Q12.

Two reasons why DBS hit record profits in 1H12

Limited asset-quality problems and cost controls overshadowed slower revenue growth.

Agressive regional expansion by banks fraught with risks

S&P warns banks in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia from overly agressive expansion that could weaken their credit profiles.

Singapore dollar loses some ground to the greenback

Currency traders had been stocking up on Singapore dollar ahead of the European Central Bank’s meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.

DBS profit up 10% to S$810m

Net profit grew in the second quarter from a year ago as total income rose 6% to S$1.94 billion.

OCBC net profit up 12% but loan growth outlook lowered

The bank posted better-than-expected financial results in 2Q 2012 yet was forced to peg down loan growth guidance to single-digits from low-teens.

DBS appoints Derrick Goh as POSB Head

Derrick Goh will take over effective 1 October.

Standard Chartered Bank pulls profit up 17%

This surge results to a whopping income of US$1.162 bn.

Don't be fooled by OCBC's 2Q12 results, warns analyst

OCBC posted overheads growth of 6% qoq on higher staff costs.

Singapore beats UK, HK in merging & acquisition index

But guess which country is billed as most attractive M&A market.

Singapore dollar remains at $1.2477 against the greenback

The US dollar faced some weakness heading into the Fed’s meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.

OCBC hits record 23% profit surge

Thanks to robust trading and insurance revenue from Great Eastern Holdings.

OCBC's 2Q12 earnings likely to disappoint, warns analyst

The strong trading profits recorded in 1Q12 are unlikely to repeat this time.