Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

Banks eye rosier prospects in Q1

The banking sector has had a promising first quarter, with strong forecasts set for the rest of the year.
Banks predict increased profits in 2024

Banks predict increased profits in 2024

Banks expecting a rosier profit picture this year compared to 2023.
Banks saw profit spike in Q4

Banks saw profit spike in Q4

Several banks have reported significant profit for last year, with many considering cash dividends to reward shareholders.
Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks saw mixed 2023

Banks post mixed profit picture for 2023 amid economic vulnerabilities and modest credit growth.
Banks witness bleak profit results

Banks witness bleak profit results

Throughout the first half of this year, many banks – particularly smaller entities – have witnessed a sharp reduction in their profits.
Factors affecting bank profit outlook this year

Factors affecting bank profit outlook this year

Although the profit picture of most banks was upbeat in the first half of this year, the factors that impact bank performance are forecast to change.
Banks anticipate upward momentum in 2023

Banks anticipate upward momentum in 2023

Bank profit is anticipated to be stellar in Q4/2022, with the financial announcement season to take place after the Lunar New Year holiday.
Dampening bank profit picture in coming months

Dampening bank profit picture in coming months

Interest rates trending higher and vulnerabilities in the corporate bond and real estate markets are expected to dampen banks' profits in the coming time.
Listed firms expect rosier third-quarter profits

Listed firms expect rosier third-quarter profits

Many listed firms anticipate a fair growth in their third-quarter profit pictures, partly leveraging low developments a year ago.
Fertiliser producers toast to 2021's buoyant business

Fertiliser producers toast to 2021's buoyant business

A string of listed fertiliser producers posted a rosy profit picture in 2021 despite a less favourable business climate in the previous quarter.
Banks posted healthy profits during last year

Banks posted healthy profits during last year

Many banks, particularly private commercial lenders, have unveiled 2021 profit figures with an unprecedented growth despite the pandemic.