Analyst Rena Kwok also believes the banks are likely to retain their capital returns. UOB, which reported its 1QFY2025 results today, said it was committed to its $3 billion capital distribution plan.
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SINGAPORE, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UOB Kay Hian, one of Asia's largest securities brokerage firms, has partnered with FNZ, a global leader in wealth management technology, to launch a new digital ...
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Pharma imports to US surged in March as drugmakers look to avoid tariffs
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Carro aims to treble Ebitda to S$130m ahead of potential IPO
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