Banks steadfast in 5% loan growth forecast
China remains a clear focus for all, but the banks are armed with different ammunition
Singapore
AT half-time, all three banks have kept their loan growth forecast of about 5 per cent this year.
But some divergence emerged in how they will get there: DBS remains keen to grow its market share in mortgages - and has been doing so since 2010 - while UOB signals some apprehension in growth from this sector, even as it retains pole position.
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