CET1 ratio and return on assets will decline, however. OCBC and UOB are expected to maintain their solid fundamentals through 2026, according to Moody’s Ratings. UOB is expected to maintain a strong capital buffer. This is despite its common equity tier...
Despite a temporary truce, the sweeping tariffs introduced by the Trump administration against multiple trading partners are set to have far-reaching consequences, including significant implications for global LNG markets, said an expert in its report in Energy Connects. The 10...
It says upside risks to inflation have diminished, while international developments are expected to weigh on the domestic economy. Australia’s central bank cut its main cash rate by 25 basis points to a two-year low of 3.85 per cent, citing...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has thrown its weight behind a blockchain-based tool for digitalising trade documents, joining with five other groups to launch the Twin Foundation. The non-profit Twin Foundation is responsible for stewarding the Trade Worldwide Information Network...
Lack of women advisors and male-focused wealth servicing is hurting wealth managers’ long-term strategies. Women will be at the forefront of health management over the next 20 years but are still less likely to work with wealth managers, presenting a...
However, problem loans are likely to increase, and profitability will decrease. DBS is expected to maintain its strong solvency and liquidity in 2025-2026, according to Moody’s Ratings. “DBS is well buffered to withstand the negative effects of ongoing volatility in the...
The past few weeks have been a roller coaster for consumers. Inflation is still a fact of life, tariffs have influenced what we buy, and from whom. Earnings season has been marked by a slew of companies pulling guidance,...
Increased uncertainty has potential to redirect trade flows, reconfigure value chains, deter investment and dampen economic growth, ECB report says. The European Central Bank (ECB) said that global trade conflicts could threaten the stability of the financial system and slow...
Real-time payments are no longer a future prospect or an experimental innovation; they are the present reality and a fundamental expectation. As demand reaches unprecedented levels, financial institutions (FIs) across the spectrum are facing a critical juncture: embrace instant payments...
The United Kingdom and European Union have struck a deal bringing the two closer on defence, trade and emissions, which will prove a boon for both sides, say think tanks and industry groups. The terms of the agreement are laid...
