Singapore banks
UOB aims to double wealth income to at least S$2.5 billion by 2030; Q1 profit slips 4%
CEO Wee Ee Cheong says the completion of its Citi integration gives the bank a ‘long runway’ for organic wealth growth across Asean
OCBC’s Indonesia deal boosts wealth push, may herald more M&A under new CEO Tan Teck Long: analysts
Industry watchers say the bank might look to high-growth Asean markets for more acquisitions
No longer just an outpost: Vietnam’s rise opens new front for DBS, OCBC, UOB
The financing needs of businesses there have grown as they integrate into Asian trade and capital flows
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan strikes upbeat tone on deposits, wealth growth after strong Q1
The lender declares a dividend of S$0.81 per share, up from S$0.75 the year before
Safe-haven flows, no Q1 Fed cut support positive earnings outlook for DBS, OCBC, UOB: analysts
All 3 lenders have little to no exposure to private credit risks, management teams say
DBS, OCBC, UOB shed nearly 3,000 jobs in 2025 amid restructuring, productivity push
Combined, the three lenders employed 104,266 people at end-2025, down 2.6% from the year before
Singapore SMEs extend growth streak in Q1, but Middle East war clouds outlook: OCBC
Growth for the quarter is broad-based, supported by SMEs in domestic-facing and outward-oriented industries
Singapore banks rival JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs in long-term shareholder returns
DBS, OCBC and UOB have beaten global benchmarks and some of the biggest US lenders over the past 20 years
DBS deploys AI-driven ‘Alpha’ squads to blend legal, compliance, risk roles
Against a backdrop of global bank layoffs, the lender is focusing on reskilling and multidisciplinary teams
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
The lender also flags minimal private credit exposure, and says its balance sheet can absorb Middle East shocks
