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.
UOB maintains profitability despite possible slower loan growth
UOB maintains profitability despite possible slower loan growth
Management sees demand for hedging, particularly for foreign exchange.
UOB reports flat net profit growth in Q1 despite record fee income
Net fee income rose to a new high but non-interest income fell.
Re-centering of Singapore dollar policy band possible later in 2025, says analyst
Weak inflation and growth could push MAS to shift the currency band lower later this year.
MAS to maintain policy settings—analysts
Both banks cite weak global demand and subdued prices as reasons for the expected pause.
UOB widens sustainable financing access for SMEs
The bank applies a differentiated assessment model.
UOB injects $103m to double Vietnam capital since 2021
UOB is currently the only Singapore bank with a subsidiary in Vietnam.
UOB to take legal action against Yang Kee Logistics’ ex-CEO
The bank called Ken Koh’s allegations baseless.
MAS investigates ex-Yang Kee Logistics CEO’s allegations against UOB
UOB, however, called the allegations ‘baseless and defamatory.’
UOB unveils FDI Advisory Centre in South Korea
The bank has helped over 150 Korean companies expand to SEA since 2011.
UOB issues new senior notes due 2028
The notes will be issued under the US$30b Global Medium Term Note Programme.
DBS is 5th most valuable bank brand in APAC: study
Its brand value rose 56% to $17.2b.
Banks’ profits to remain ‘stable’ this 2025
Meanwhile, problem loan ratios are expected to remain at 1% to 2%.
Singapore banks recalibrate ASEAN strategies
The three banks stand to see growth opportunities in the Johor- Singapore SEZ.
UOB lowers full-year inflation forecast amidst disinflation in January
Both core and headline inflation dropped in January.
Wee Ee Cheong ups stake in UOB following $6b net profit announcement
The board has proposed a final dividend of 92 cents per share.
UOB Sydney branch issues A$2b senior unsecured notes
The notes maturity date is on 28 February 2028.
UOB Group launches $3b Capital Distribution Package for shareholders
The group also introduced a $2b share buyback programme.
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