Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Paul Nah SC

Published Mon, Mar 13, 2023 · 06:30 PM
    • Analysts expect the fallout from SVB to have limited impact on Singapore banks, given fundamental differences between the local lenders and SVB.
    • Analysts expect the fallout from SVB to have limited impact on Singapore banks, given fundamental differences between the local lenders and SVB. PHOTO: ONG JUN LIANG, ST

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