Global ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, sees a more challenging operating environment for Singapore banks going forward. According to its latest report, Fitch expects the three local banks – DBS, OCBC and UOB – to see a slowdown in investment banking and capital market-related income over the next two years. Loans growth is seen to be moderating while loan-loss provisions are rising. But Fitch said it...
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Fitch Ratings expects property trusts to see more mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the near-to-medium term, with those trading below their book values likely to become targets of acquisitions. Under certain conditions, the ratings firm said: “Such M&As could affect the credit ratings of the affected” real estate investment trusts (Reits). “Fitch believes that consolidation of the Singapore...