Singapore's big domestic banks, facing leaner days, are trickier investments

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The Overseas Union Bank, United Overseas Bank, Development Bank of Singapore and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. were once considered the safest investments in Singapore. However, increased competition and the emphasis on cost-effective lending have forced these banks to optimize their operations. The success of these banks will depend heavily on their ability to expand their retail franchises, increase their consumer lending and extend their exposure to the Singaporean real property market.

Economic aspects, Singapore

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Kwong Yik's IPO suffers in comparison to its peers

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Analysts agree that Kwong Yik Bank Bhd.'s impending initial public offering (IPO) is poorly timed. According to them, the IPO price is high and does not factor in the trend toward appreciation after its listing. They point out that the stock does not necessarily have a higher value nor better growth prospects than other banking stocks in the country. Its IPO is priced at 4.20 Malaysian dollars ($1.65) per share, which analysts say almost approximates the current average market multiple.

Kwong Yik Bank Bhd.

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PCI Bank appears to shine, but feud casts dark cloud; fight between two major shareholders of Philippine firm could undermine management

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Philippine Commercial International Bank is apparently riding out the economic downturn in the Philippines through sound management, solid bad-debt provisioning an a tough stance on foreclosure. However, management conflicts between the two persons with controlling stakes in the bank, namely, John Gokongwei and Eugenio Lopez, Jr, has resulted in negative speculations which might put pressure on the bank's stock price.

Banking Institutions, Depository Credit Intermediation, Securities issued, listed, Philippines, Prices and rates, Stocks, Banks (Finance), Investments, Stock prices, Philippine Commercial International Bank, Gokongwei, John, Lopez, Eugenio, Jr.

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