DBS, OCBC 1Q26 Results Preview - UOB Kay Hian 2026-04-16: Navigating Treacherous Waters

• The 1Q26 results season kicks off with DBS reporting its results on 30 April, followed by UOB on 7 May and OCBC on 8 May. See Earnings Calendar.
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Singapore banks benefit indirectly from conflicts in the Middle East

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• Heightened geopolitical uncertainties have reinforced Singapore’s safe‑haven appeal, driving deposit growth and wealth management inflows into local banks, particularly from Middle East-based clients reallocating assets away from perceived riskier jurisdictions in the Gulf region, such as Dubai. These inflows support balance‑sheet liquidity and fee‑based income, especially in private banking and trading activities amid increased market volatility.

Extended pause without rate cuts.

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Above is an excerpt from a report by UOB Kay Hian Research.
Clients of UOB Kay Hian may be the first to access the full PDF report @ https://www.utrade.com.sg/.