The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben Paul offers his views on the outlook for the three Singapore banks.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:24 Banks’ performance now cooling, diverging

05:21 Surging net interest margins are normalising

08:31 Did UOB’s big provisions spook the market?

14:19 How to position the banks in your portfolios

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After a lost decade following the Global Financial Crisis, the Singapore market is finally reflecting the city-state’s economic dynamism and embrace of new technologies. Could the STI hit 10,000 by 2040 as suggested by DBS? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what the changing narrative on Singapore means for investors.

Highlights of the podcast:

00:54 DBS paints alluring picture of local market

05:19 Big investments, AI among drivers of STI

10:08 STI’s composition may change as it climbs

15:48 Tread carefully with small, less liquid Reits

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The authorities are pushing companies to strengthen their businesses, optimise their capital structures, and engage with investors. Are corporate boards up to the task? What might stop them from effecting the necessary changes? How can the interests of boards and minority shareholders be aligned? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some views..

Highlights of the podcast:

01:55 Directors ought to be catalysts for value creation

03:25 Market benchmarks are recognition mechanisms

09:13 Controlling shareholder backing required for change

12:48 Align interests of boards and minority shareholders

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