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03 Nov 2021 07:36AM
(Updated: 03 Nov 2021 08:14AM)


SINGAPORE: Singapore's second- and third-largest lenders reported better-than-expected quarterly profit increases, building on a recovery from pandemic-hit markets and supported by lower provisions for credit losses.

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OCBC's net profit rose to S$1.22 billion in July to September from S$1.03 billion in the same period a year earlier and versus the S$936 million average of four analyst estimates compiled by Refinitiv.

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On Wednesday, United Overseas Bank (UOB) posted a 57 per cent rise in net profit to S$1.05 billion from S$668 million in the same period a year. This was ahead of the S$982.4 million average estimate of four analysts compiled by Refinitiv.


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business...ks-2287471
How come can make such huge profits? Is it gambling the forex market, bitcoin market, bond market? Our economy is so small no way can make such huge profits.
(03-11-2021, 09:41 AM)Levin Wrote: [ -> ]03 Nov 2021 07:36AM
(Updated: 03 Nov 2021 08:14AM)


SINGAPORE: Singapore's second- and third-largest lenders reported better-than-expected quarterly profit increases, building on a recovery from pandemic-hit markets and supported by lower provisions for credit losses.

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OCBC's net profit rose to S$1.22 billion in July to September from S$1.03 billion in the same period a year earlier and versus the S$936 million average of four analyst estimates compiled by Refinitiv.

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On Wednesday, United Overseas Bank (UOB) posted a 57 per cent rise in net profit to S$1.05 billion from S$668 million in the same period a year. This was ahead of the S$982.4 million average estimate of four analysts compiled by Refinitiv.


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business...ks-2287471

This is a piece of good news, cos I am vested in some banks.... Clapping
Price down despite the good news.
(03-11-2021, 10:24 AM)winbig Wrote: [ -> ]Price down despite the good news.

yesterday all went up and the news came one day late
(03-11-2021, 10:23 AM)debono Wrote: [ -> ]This a good piece of news, cos I am vested in some banks.... Clapping

OCBC didn’t move up much, never cross $12