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SGX:U11 24 November 2025 - 18 December 2025

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB’s Hong Kong and China Property Loan Exposure Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Real Estate Prices Sink and Vanke Races to Avert Default

UOB set aside S$615 million in provisions for commercial real estate loans in November, raising its total credit allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. Over 40% of UOB’s Hong Kong loans were property-related as of June. Its Greater China non-performing loan ratio rose to 3.1% by September. UOB shares are down 4% year-to-date, while DBS and OCBC gained.
UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Outlook on Dec 17, 2025: China Property Exposure, Dividends, and Analyst Targets

UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Outlook on Dec 17, 2025: China Property Exposure, Dividends, and Analyst Targets

UOB shares traded at S$34.61, down 0.40% as of 13:58 Singapore time, after new reports highlighted the bank’s exposure to Hong Kong and China real estate. UOB booked S$615 million in general provisions for commercial real estate risk, raising total allowances to S$1.9 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The Hong Kong branch held HK$69.2 billion in property loans as of June, 43% of its gross loans.
17 December 2025
Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Record Highs on Dec 16, 2025: DBS and OCBC Surge, UOB Lags as Investors Eye Dividends and 2026 Momentum

Singapore Bank Stocks Hit Record Highs on Dec 16, 2025: DBS and OCBC Surge, UOB Lags as Investors Eye Dividends and 2026 Momentum

DBS and OCBC hit record highs in Singapore trading Tuesday, with DBS reaching S$56 and OCBC S$19.44. UOB lagged at S$34.79, down over 4% for the year. DBS was named Singapore’s second offshore renminbi clearing bank, as Singapore and China launched a digital RMB pilot for travelers. The broader Singapore market closed slightly lower.
16 December 2025
UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Forecast & Week-Ahead Outlook: Shares Hold S$34.72 as Covered Bonds, Buybacks and Rate Expectations Take Center Stage (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

UOB Stock (SGX: U11) Forecast & Week-Ahead Outlook: Shares Hold S$34.72 as Covered Bonds, Buybacks and Rate Expectations Take Center Stage (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

UOB shares closed at S$34.72 on Friday, up 0.6% for the week. The bank priced £750 million in floating-rate covered bonds due June 2029 under its global programme. SGX filings showed UOB will redeem S$150 million in 2.25% perpetual capital securities early, with payment set for 15 January 2026.
14 December 2025
United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Stock: Latest News, Dividend Outlook, and 2026 Forecast for SGX:U11

UOB shares closed at S$34.72 on Dec 13, up 1.3% but down 4.43% year-to-date. The bank priced £750 million in sterling covered bonds and €850 million in euro covered bonds this month, both rated Aaa/AAA. UOB also exercised an early redemption on a S$150 million perpetual capital security. Investors remain focused on margin compression, credit costs, and capital returns.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Jumps 1.5% to 4,586 as Banks Rally; Sembcorp-Alinta Deal and Seatrium Contract in Focus (Dec 12, 2025)

The Straits Times Index rose 1.5% to 4,586.45 on Friday, with 360 gainers and 200 losers as S$1.7 billion changed hands. Jardine Matheson led blue chips, climbing 4.9%, while Genting Singapore slipped 0.7%. DBS, OCBC, and UOB all advanced over 1%. Keppel REIT dropped 6.8% after announcing a discounted equity fundraising.
Most Active Singapore Stocks Today (10 December 2025): SGX Top Volume and Value Leaders Explained

Most Active Singapore Stocks Today (10 December 2025): SGX Top Volume and Value Leaders Explained

Salt Investments, Marco Polo Marine, Trendlines, and Genting Singapore led trading volumes on the Singapore Exchange at 1:49pm SGT, while Singtel, UOB, DBS, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding topped trading value. The Straits Times Index hovered above 4,530 as traders rotated into marine and speculative stocks ahead of a widely expected US Fed rate cut.
United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Big Dividend, Big Provisions and a Delicate 2026

United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook on 10 December 2025: Big Dividend, Big Provisions and a Delicate 2026

UOB shares traded at S$34.06 on 10 December 2025, down 7.5% over the past year and underperforming the Straits Times Index. The bank’s Q3 net profit plunged 72% year-on-year after a major provisioning hit, following record-high capital returns and strong results earlier in 2025. Dividend yield stands at 5.3%. Market cap is about S$56.6 billion.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Snaps Six-Day Rally, Slides 0.4% on US Slowdown Fears (4 December 2025)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index fell 0.4% to 4,535.14 on Thursday, snapping a six-day winning streak. Turnover reached nearly 1.6 billion securities worth S$1.3 billion, with decliners narrowly outnumbering gainers. Local banks eased after leading recent gains, while the broader market remained stable. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index edged up 0.05%.
4 December 2025
United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock on 4 December 2025: Q3 Earnings Shock, 6% Yield, Covered Bonds and 2026 Outlook

United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) Stock on 4 December 2025: Q3 Earnings Shock, 6% Yield, Covered Bonds and 2026 Outlook

UOB reported a 72% drop in Q3 net profit to S$443 million after booking S$1.36 billion in credit provisions. Shares traded at S$34.47 midday on 4 December, down 0.23%, and have hovered in the S$33.8–34.7 range since the results. Net interest income fell 8% to S$2.27 billion, with NIM at 1.82%. Trading volumes remain below post-earnings levels.
4 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.4% to 4,554.52 on Wednesday, marking its sixth straight gain and nearing a three-week high. OCBC shares closed at a record S$18.95, while UltraGreen.ai’s IPO finished 4.8% above its offer price. Decliners outnumbered gainers 297 to 275 on S$1.4 billion turnover, indicating gains were concentrated in large caps.
UOB (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook: Q3 2025 Profit Slump, Dividend Strength and 2026 Forecast

UOB (SGX: U11) Stock Outlook: Q3 2025 Profit Slump, Dividend Strength and 2026 Forecast

UOB reported a 72% drop in Q3 2025 net profit to S$443 million, hit by S$1.36 billion in allowances, including S$615 million in pre-emptive provisions. Shares traded around S$34.14–S$34.18 on 1 December 2025, with most analyst targets in the mid-S$30s. Net interest margin fell to 1.82% from 2.05% a year earlier. Management indicated dividends remain unaffected.
Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Extends Rally on December 1, 2025 as REITs and Mid‑Caps Lead the Charge

Singapore Stock Market Today: STI Extends Rally on December 1, 2025 as REITs and Mid‑Caps Lead the Charge

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed up 0.19% at 4,532.65 on Monday, marking a third straight gain and leaving the benchmark 21% higher than a year ago. Blue-chip financials and property stocks saw modest inflows, while mid- and small-cap shares like MetaOptics and Low Keng Huat jumped about 17%. Q3 GDP grew 4.2% year-on-year, prompting the government to raise its 2025 growth forecast to around 4%.
1 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market: STI Rallies on Rate‑Cut Hopes and IPO Buzz (28–29 Nov 2025)

Singapore Stock Market: STI Rallies on Rate‑Cut Hopes and IPO Buzz (28–29 Nov 2025)

Singapore’s Straits Times Index closed up 0.3% at 4,523.96 on Friday, 28 November, near its record high. Gains in SGX and local banks led the advance, while City Developments fell 1%. About 1.2 billion shares worth S$1.2 billion changed hands. Regional markets were mixed, with Hong Kong, South Korea, and Malaysia down, but Japan’s Nikkei up slightly.
Singapore Stocks Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the SGX Opens on 25 November 2025

Singapore Stocks Outlook: 10 Things to Know Before the SGX Opens on 25 November 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.6% to 4,496.63 on Monday, staying close to its all-time high after the government nearly doubled its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4%. Jardine Matheson jumped 8.7%, while Singapore Exchange fell 1.1%. Turnover reached S$3.2 billion. Investors are watching for follow-through as global markets rebound on hopes of a US Fed rate cut.
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