UOB
UOB is a bank in Asia that provides a wide range of financial services such as personal financial services, private banking, business banking, commercial and corporate banking, transaction banking, investment banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, brokerage and clearing services, asset management, venture capital management and insurance.
See below for the Latest UOB News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Singapore seen as safe haven amidst LNG cost pressures
Singapore seen as safe haven amidst LNG cost pressures
LNG imports hold 25% to 30% of the city-state's energy needs.
Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts
With 55% of crude oil sourced from the Middle East, every price jump hits the CPI—but the broader economy is holding firm.
SG banking brand value hits $33b as DBS cracks Global Top 20
Singapore ranked 9th globally in banking brand value, led by DBS’ 9% growth.
Top three banks see profits sink but balance sheets remain strong
The rise in fee income was the buffer amidst falling NIMs.
UOB FY2025 net profit drops 23% to $4.68b on higher provisions
Total income slipped 3% to $13.81b during the period.
Budget 2026 to target reflation risks as MAS hikes inflation forecasts: analysts
Financial analysts warn that core inflation will climb back to one point five percent despite the previous years cooling period.
UOB set for growth as DBS, OCBC earnings hold steady: report
The sector benefited from dividend potential and provision write-backs.
Singapore bank wealth fees surge 44% to defy NIM squeeze
Overall fee income is expected to expand at a double-digit rate of 31% this quarter.
UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout
Specialised digital assistants now manage product inquiries across Singapore.
AI semiconductor boom shields SG from 7.8% pharma export crash
Volatile pharmaceutical batches saw a massive reversal in December.
UOB locks 3% rate in $850m AT1 capital grab
The bank raises $850m via perpetual debt, with payouts cancellable at its discretion.
Exports to remain steady in 2026 but volatile factors threatens growth
Full-year 2026 NODX is projected at 3% following ean stimated 4% growth in 2025.
UOB issues $1.284b notes due 2029 in global bond programme
The bonds are expected to mature in June 2029 and will be the 14th series under the global programme.
UOB issues $1.277b notes due 2030 under global bond programme
This will be the 13th series under the global programme.
UOBAM launches gold portfolio mixing bullion, mining stocks
There’s a growing interest from retail investors for gold-linked exposure.
Tokenisation, cyber threats top agenda at Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2
MAS unveils pilot for tokenised MAS Bills as leaders warn of rising AI-enabled cyber risks.
How big finance players bolster defences with AI as scams surge
Despite tech advancements, human behaviour remains the dominant vulnerability.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Commentary
Where does value creation really happen?
Managing the cost of diverging standards: Why Singapore matters
Singapore’s AI ambition has an intelligence problem
Singapore is deploying AI at speed – and security risks are catching up
Precious metal boom is a stress test for Singapore’s gold ambitions
Singapore’s global dispute fault lines
‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy