• UOB-Kay Hian posted 1H 2026 net profit of SGD 164.95 million, up 66.2%, with EPS at 16.86 Singapore cents.
• Revenue climbed 41.8% to SGD 481.08 million, supported by commission and trading income of SGD 313.21 million, up 51.6%.
• Finance expense more than doubled to SGD 37.32 million due to higher funding requirements; staff costs rose 40.6% to SGD 142.9 million.
• Net asset value stood at SGD 2.3 billion; the group raised its UOBKH Thailand stake to 99.84% and de-listed the unit.
• Outlook flags supportive markets over 12 months, with volatility risks tied to the US rate outlook, AI-investment sustainability, and geopolitical developments.

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