Singapore’s three major banks, DBS (SGX: D05), UOB (SGX: U11), and OCBC (SGX: O39), have released their latest 2Q and 1H FY2026 financial results. In this post, I compare the 3 banks side-by-side across their financial performance, key financial ratios, and dividend payouts to determine which delivered the strongest improvement. In addition, I also look at their current valuations to find out which bank is trading at the more attractive valuation, and which appears to be the most expensive among the 3.
United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review
Headquartered in Singapore, with banking subsidiaries across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11), or UOB, is one of Asia’s leading financial institutions. The bank operates a global network of more than 470 offices spanning 19 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, while maintaining a strong strategic focus on the ASEAN region. This morning (07 August), UOB announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of FY2026. In this post, I’ll review its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payouts, and share my thoughts on how the bank performed during the period under review…
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is Singapore’s longest-established bank, having been founded in 1932, and is the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets. The Group operates a network of nearly 400 branches and representative offices across 19 countries and regions, with its core markets being Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greater China. Earlier this morning (07 August), OCBC announced its 2Q & 1H FY2026 financial results. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payout, and sharing my thoughts on the bank’s results and outlook…
DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review
Headquartered in Singapore, DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05), or DBS, is not only Singapore’s largest bank but also the largest banking group in Southeast Asia by total assets. Earlier this morning (6 August), the bank released its financial results for the 2nd quarter and 1st half of FY2026. In this post, I’ll be taking a closer look at its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payouts, and share my thoughts on the results…
DBS vs. UOB vs. OCBC’s 1Q FY2026 Business Update: Who Came Out on Top?
All 3 Singapore-listed banks have released their 1Q FY2026 business updates – DBS on 30 April, UOB on 07 May, and OCBC on 08 May. In this post, I’ll compare their key financial results and ratios side by side to see which bank showed the strongest percentage improvement this quarter. I’ll also look at their current valuations (as of 08 May) to identify which bank is the ‘cheapest’ and which is the ‘most expensive’.
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39): 1Q FY2026 Business Update Review
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets, with a global presence comprising nearly 400 branches and representative offices across 19 countries and regions. Earlier today (08 May), the Singapore-headquartered bank released its business update for 1Q FY2026. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial results and key financial ratios.
United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11): 1Q FY2026 Business Update Review
United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11), or UOB, is a leading bank in Asia, headquartered in Singapore and operating a global network of nearly 430 branches across 19 markets. Despite its international reach, the bank’s primary focus remains in ASEAN, where it is dedicated to shaping its future. This morning (07 May), UOB released its business update for 1Q FY2026, and in this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial figures and key financial ratios.
DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05): 1Q FY2026 Business Update Review
Singapore and Southeast Asia’s largest bank by assets, DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05), or DBS, released its business update for the first quarter of FY2026 earlier today (30 April). In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, as well as its dividend payout to shareholders.
Oversea-Banking Corporation Limited: Summary of Annual Report for FY2025
Singapore’s longest-established bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39), or OCBC, released its FY2025 annual report yesterday morning (24 March), following the close of its financial year on 31 December 2025. In this post, I’ve summarised the key highlights from the 200+ page report, covering the bank’s latest performance and how it is positioning itself under the new CEO’s ‘The New Frontier’ strategy. You’ll also find details of its upcoming AGM, along with my assessment of its results, as well as my outlook going forward.
United Overseas Bank Limited: Summary of Annual Report for FY2025
United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11), or UOB, Singapore and Southeast Asia’s 3rd largest bank by total assets, published its annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (FY2025) yesterday evening (19 March). If you don’t have the time to sift through the 200+ page report, this post provides a summary of the key takeaways, information about the upcoming AGM, and my thoughts about its latest ‘report card’ as a shareholder of the bank.
