- DBS's 9M24 earnings were strongly ahead of MIBG/Street supported by buoyant trading and fees. These trends are likely to continue in the near term.
Strong base for growth, plus capital returns. BUY
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Recovering NoII trajectory.
- Non-interest income (NoII) was better than expected. This was helped by 3Q24 market trading income on DBS’ own books jumping +53% y-o-y in given FX, rate and equity derivative volatility. While unpredictable, given volatility is continuing in 4Q, we expect an elevated contribution.
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- We raise 2024-26E NoII forecasts for DBS by 3-8%.
NIM falling, but slow. NII could hold up
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