DBS, OCBC impress with stronger Q1 performance
But analysts cautious about UOB amid pressure from Asean markets
Singapore
DBS and OCBC have won approval from analysts for lifting expectations of better margins and stronger fee income this year, as they sought to dispel deep scepticism over the risk in their hefty loan book in China.
Analysts have now raised caution over UOB - whose shares have recently outperformed its peers' over its smaller China exposure - noting the bank could come under pressure in line with weakness in the Asean market.
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