Singapore

Its Yangon branch officially opened today.

Contagion is a key fear.

For helping small businesses expand.

Its the first in Singapore.

The STI gained a measly 1.9%.

Aside from this, though, things are fine.

But UOB is quite safe.

Ernest Leung plans to invest more in technology.

Even if the bank met earnings expectations.

While some China, South Korea banks disappointed.

Thanks to broad-based income growth.

On back of higher income across the board.

CEO Gupta is guiding for 6% growth.

Before I founded Anagram Group and became a corporate trainer/coach, I spent over 15 years in the banking industry working for some of the world's largest banks.

As rate spikes take bite.

Loan growth could disappoint, however.