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Supply chain shocks and rate delays test Indonesian inflows
Supply chain shocks and rate delays test Indonesian inflows
Delayed U.S. rate cuts could strain rupiah and reshape capital flow strategies.DBS Indonesia has flagged oil supply chain risks and delayed U.S. interest rate cuts as external threats that could disrupt capital flow momentum and pressure the rupiah, even as investor sentiment toward Asia strengthens.
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Target share is 10% in 2025, and 50% in 2030.
Economic growth to cushion rising risks faced by ASEAN banks
Tightening of interest rate cycles in 2023 will weaken asset quality, says Fitch.
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Maybank Singapore offers fixed deposit rates up to 3.05% per annum
The offer starts at a minimum placement of S$20,000 and a 6-month tenure.
CIMB Singapore raises deposit interest rate tenfold to up to 2% annually
StarSaver savings account holders can enjoy the new rate without any deposit caps.
RHB Singapore raises deposit interest rates to up to 5.5%
It attributed this to the “recent spate of competitive rising rates by local banks.”
RHB Singapore has joined the bandwagon of local banks that have raised the interest rates for their deposit accounts.
Earnings remain key weakness of Japanese banks: Fitch
Impact of rising interest rates in the US will be mixed, the ratings agency said.
Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify
Asset quality will not significantly deteriorate, but banks face risks if US rate hikes are larger than expected.
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