Singapore banks

StanChart Singapore to hire more wealth bankers amid plans to cut over 7,000 jobs globally

It will cut more than 15% of its global corporate function headcount; the impact on Singapore roles is still unclear

The trio reported combined net interest income of S$8.04 billion in Q1, breaching S$8 billion for the 14th straight quarter.

More upside ahead for DBS, OCBC, UOB as wealth fees power Q1 earnings

Their combined non-interest income rises to a record S$5.16 billion from S$4.78 billion the year before

Fees from wealth management and other non-interest income were a key bright spot for the local banks.

Wealth ambitions, AI threats and war risks: 4 takeaways from Singapore banks’ Q1 results

The Big Three banks DBS, OCBC and UOB all post earnings that beat street expectations

Wee Ee Cheong, deputy chairman and CEO of UOB, sees "significant opportunities" in wealth management.

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

The Indonesia deal is "quite in line" with OCBC's updated strategy, unveiled by group chief executive Tan Teck Long in February, analysts say.

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

In 2025, Vietnam’s economy grew 8%, its second-fastest pace in 15 years. It is targeting economic growth of 10% this year.
INSIDE ASEAN

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

“Deposit growth should be at the high (to) higher single-digit range,” says DBS CEO Tan Su Shan.

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

DBS is expected to kick off the earnings season on Apr 30, with UOB due to report on May 7 and OCBC on May 8.

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