The Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Malaysian Politics, Indonesian Media and Thai-Coons
This week's offering across ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with another eclectic mix of differentiated, substantive and actionable insights from across...
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Singapore Banks – Operational Positives at UOB Should Not Conceal Credit Quality Realities
We are the first to admit, that United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB SP) core income drivers in 1Q18 were good. Funding cost growth was relatively subdued...
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Singapore Banks - Fading Oil Exports, Loan Growth
If oil re-exports will support Singapore-based oil and gas service companies, than recent data is not positive. While there is growth YoY,...
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STI Banks Beat 1Q26 on Strong NOII
Combined 1Q26 non-interest income for DBS, OCBC, and UOB reached S$5.16 billion, accounting for 39% of total income. The trio reported 1Q26 net...
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The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Breadtalk,Trade, and Competitiveness
Special InsightIn this fascinating insight, Confessions of an Independent Research Analyst, Douglas Kim presents his experiences as an independent...
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