The stock declined 0.6% on modest margin pressure and cautious comments on asset quality, notably from legacy Greater China real estate exposures, despite stable earnings momentum and balanced growth across segments.
- Q2 net profit was SGD 1.5 billion, up 10% year-on-year, with an ROE of 11.8%.
- Net interest income declined slightly quarter-on-quarter due to margin compression but was supported by healthy loan growth and active balance sheet management.
- Wealth income expanded 16% year-on-year, with ASEAN-4 markets growing 30%, driven by strong wealth management initiatives including a new partnership with Allianz Global Investors.
- Credit costs remained within guidance, though the bank is still managing specific legacy asset quality issues in Greater China real estate.
- The bank is progressing with its $2 billion capital distribution plan, having completed 40% of share buybacks, and maintains a 50% payout ratio with an interim dividend of SGD 0.88 per share.
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