Analysts warn Singapore banks' 2027 growth may slow despite higher rates

Analysts warn Singapore banks' 2027 growth may slow despite higher rates

Analysts said higher interest rates could compress margins and slow earnings growth for Singapore's three major banks in 2027, after OCBC posted a 3% rise in third-quarter net profit to S$2.04 billion. OCBC reported the profit increase, slightly beating forecasts, and lifted its 2026 guidance on loan growth and credit costs.

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November 07, 2026
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Analysts warn of slower growth for Singapore banks in 2027 despite higher rates
Analysts warn of slower growth for Singapore banks in 2027 despite higher rates

CNA • 07 Nov 01:03

Singapore's three major banks posted mixed Q3 2026 results, and analysts say higher interest rates could compress margins and slow earnings growth in 2027.

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November 06, 2026
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OCBC Q3 profit rises 3% year-on-year, lifts 2026 outlook
OCBC Q3 profit rises 3% year-on-year, lifts 2026 outlook

CNA • 06 Nov 00:11

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp reported a 3% increase in third-quarter net profit to S$2.04 billion, beating analyst forecasts, while weaker performance at its insurance subsidiary tempered overall results.

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November 05, 2026
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OCBC posts 3% profit rise in Q3, lifts 2026 outlook
OCBC posts 3% profit rise in Q3, lifts 2026 outlook

The Straits Times • 05 Nov 23:32

OCBC reported a 3% year-on-year increase in third-quarter net profit to $2.04 billion and raised its 2026 guidance, citing strong wealth management and wholesale banking performance.

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OCBC posts 3% profit increase as wealth clients favor defensive products
OCBC posts 3% profit increase as wealth clients favor defensive products

The Business Times • 05 Nov 23:13

OCBC's third-quarter net profit rose 3% to S$2.04 billion, helped by record customer flow trading income as clients moved toward lower-risk investments amid market volatility.

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OCBC reports 3% rise in Q3 profit to S$2.04 billion, lifts 2026 outlook
OCBC reports 3% rise in Q3 profit to S$2.04 billion, lifts 2026 outlook

The Business Times • 05 Nov 23:13

OCBC's third-quarter net profit grew 3% to S$2.04 billion, slightly beating forecasts, and the bank raised its 2026 guidance on loan growth and credit costs.

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