OCBC wealth clients turn defensive amid market volatility as Q3 profit rises 3%

2026-11-06T09:28:20.000Z
UPDATED an hour ago
DBS’ Q3 net profit is down 5% at S$2.81 billion, largely due to weak markets trading income from unfavourable market conditions.
BROKERS’ TAKE

Analysts cut DBS target price on lower 2027 earnings, but see buying opportunity after share price slide

2026-11-06T07:42:14.000Z
Among Singapore respondents, private markets account for 23.8% of portfolios, versus 22% in Hong Kong.

Singapore leads Hong Kong in private markets allocation, but fewer investors are raising exposure

2026-11-06T05:54:38.000Z
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate within the 3.75 to 4 per cent range last week.

Federal Reserve’s Hammack, Barkin favour gradual rate-hike path to lower inflation

2026-11-06T03:13:10.000Z

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NEWS ANALYSIS

Japanese savers move money out of banks as bonds prove more attractive

2026-11-05T22:47:00.000Z
ECB President Christine Lagarde said energy costs were “bringing growth down and prices up”.

ECB’s Lagarde says data will tell if December rate hike needed

2026-11-05T22:21:57.000Z
Investors have also tempered their exuberance that had driven some bank stocks to record levels earlier in 2026. 

Asia banks hit as funding costs, credit charges crimp profit

2026-11-05T13:01:19.000Z
Economic growth is set to stay resilient in 2027, with the AI boom and robust tourist spending boosting Malaysia’s external sector, the central bank says.

Bank Negara Malaysia holds rates, vows vigilance as inflation pressures grow

2026-11-05T11:20:59.000Z
UPDATED 23 hours ago
The dividend per share declared by DBS for Q3 2026 comprises an ordinary dividend of S$0.66 and a capital return dividend of S$0.15.

DBS eyes prime brokerage business as Q3 profit falls 5% on weaker trading income

2026-11-05T10:33:51.000Z
UPDATED 23 hours ago
UBS’ combined workforce swelled to just under 120,000 following its historic rescue acquisition of Credit Suisse more than three years ago, and has dropped by about 18% since the takeover.

UBS cuts about 200 London jobs as Credit Suisse fusion ends

2026-11-05T07:39:33.000Z