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.
New China rules no threat to Singapore banks' wealth businesses: Maybank
New China rules no threat to Singapore banks' wealth businesses: Maybank
Singapore banks do not serve the investor segment most affected by the changes.
6 days ago
Singapore banks face currency split as ringgit offsets losses
DBS is most exposed to IDR and INR, whilst the ringgit cushions OCBC and UOB.
UOB's potential asset management sale could unlock value for wealth push
The bank is likely to reinvest any proceeds to enhance its advisory capabilities.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
UOB builds new Ho Chi Minh HQ
CEO Wee Ee Cheong met with Vietnam President To Lam on 30 May.
UOB inks MOU with Vietnam's FPT to modernise banking with AI and cloud
They seek to modernise banking services in UOB’s key markets.
Singapore's Big 3 banks eye 6% profit growth on wealth momentum
DBS and OCBC are expected to have higher PATMIs than previously forecasted.
Singapore's big 3 banks pivot to wealth as margins shrink
The banks eye growth in onshore, ASEAN, China and Hong Kong wealth.
UOB's Q1 profit down 4% to $1.1b on lower fee and interest income
Trading and investment income also fell 13% compared to Q1 2025.
UOB Hong Kong names Cliff Law as head of corporate banking
Law previously worked at a Hong Kong-headquartered bank.
Thai banks hit $0.38t loan book as profit falls 2.2%
Krung Thai Bank held the largest portfolio at THB2.80t after a 4.2% yearly increase.
Why do Singapore banks dominate brand value rankings?
Resilient balance sheets and steady growth are amongst the key reasons.
Singapore bank margins hit as SGD tightening triggers 'safe-haven flush'
Stronger SGD attracts global capital seeking safety from Middle East instability.
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
Wealth management fees may grow at around 3.3% YoY during the quarter, said CGSI.
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.
UOB’s net profit falls 23% to $3.69b in 2025 as allowances double
The bank raised provisions by S$1.5b, with higher allowances in Singapore and China.
Commentary
Investing in an inefficient market
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Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
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