- United Overseas Bank (UOB)'s 4Q23 adjusted earnings of S$1,498mil were slightly above our estimates due to higher fee income and other non-interest income, but offset by lower-than-expected NII and higher allowances. FY23 adjusted PATMI was 102% of our FY23e forecast.
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The Positives
Fee income continues the strong recovery.
- Fees grew 17% y-o-y, largely due to higher credit card fees, which hit a new record of S$125mil (+69% y-o-y), boosted by higher card spending on an enlarged regional franchise due to the Citi integration.
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- On a full-year basis, UOB's fee income rose 4%, driven by record-high credit card fees, underscored by higher customer spending, expanded regional franchise, and higher wealth fees. This was partly offset by softer loan-related fees amid cautious corporate sentiment.
Other non-interest income surges y-o-y.
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