Key Takeaways
- Residential mortgages accounted for 35% of total loans in Singapore banks' portfolios in 2023.
- Number of credit cards issued by Singapore banks exceeded 12 million in 2023.
- Wealth management assets under management (AUM) in Singapore reached SGD 5 trillion in 2023.
- In 2023, total assets of Singapore's commercial banks reached SGD 2.4 trillion, marking a 5.2% year-on-year growth driven by increased foreign currency lending.
- Singapore's banking sector held SGD 1.8 trillion in customer deposits as of end-2023, with 60% denominated in foreign currencies.
- The big three banks (DBS, OCBC, UOB) controlled 70% of total banking assets in Singapore in 2023.
- Singapore banks' return on equity (ROE) averaged 11.2% in 2023, up from 9.8% in 2022.
- Net interest margin for Singapore banks was 1.85% in 2023, benefiting from higher interest rates.
- DBS Bank reported a net profit of SGD 10.3 billion in 2023, a 11% increase YoY.
- Basel III compliance achieved by all major Singapore banks ahead of 2023 deadlines.
- AML fines imposed on Singapore banks amounted to SGD 20 million in 2023.
- Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) for banks averaged 140% in 2023.
- Mobile banking app downloads surpassed 15 million in Singapore in 2023.
- 95% of Singapore bank transactions were digital in 2023.
- Number of fintech firms partnering with Singapore banks reached 450 in 2023.
In 2023, Singapore banks leaned digital and resilient, with mortgages, credit, and AUM hitting major record levels.
Customer and Product Statistics
Customer and Product Statistics Interpretation
Market Overview
Market Overview Interpretation
Performance Metrics
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Regulatory Framework
Regulatory Framework Interpretation
Technological Advancements
Technological Advancements Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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