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Michael Wu
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Stronger Loan Growth Offsets Lower Margins in UOB's 3Q Result; the Bank Is Undervalued

Contrary to the cautious second-half guidance given at the first-half result, narrow-moat-rated United Overseas Bank posted a reasonable third-quarter result as stronger loan growth underpinned net interest income growth. The bank has prudently increased its Singapore dollar deposit base on concerns over tighter liquidity going forward. This has come at the cost of 2 basis points decline in net interest margin to 1.81%, as an increase in customer deposits rates outpaced asset yields. Management ...
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United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Singapore)

United Overseas Bank is bank in Asia with a network of offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Western Europe and North America. Co. provides a range of financial services including personal financial services, private banking, business banking, commercial and corporate banking, transaction banking, investment banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, brokerage and clearing services, asset management, venture capital management and insurance. Co. operates within three main operating segments: Group Retail, Group Wholesale, and Global Markets and Investment Management. As of Dec 31 2014, Co. had total assets of S$306.74 billion.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Michael Wu

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