Forecast: For 2016, Ong expects the sector’s core earnings to grow by 10.9 and lower margin compressions.
Analysts see lower net interest margins due to stiff deposit competition
THE subsequent quarters will be a challenging period for banks with analysts trimming their earnings growth forecast for the year in view of a tough operating economic environment and in anticipation of bigger margin contraction.
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