OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912.
See below for the Latest OCBC Bank News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Singapore banks beat net profit estimates and outperform in returns
Singapore banks beat net profit estimates and outperform in returns
Non-interest income did the heavy lifting whilst wealth remains a swing factor, says RHB.
6 hours ago
Singapore bond boom leaves investment banks with 30.2% fee drop
Debt capital markets generated just $56.1m.
2 days ago
Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth
The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining.
3 days ago
OCBC loan growth to moderate in H2 as deal loans fade: RHB
Loan growth and NII estimates have been improved compared to earlier assumptions.
6 days ago
OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.
6 days ago
Singapore banks face flat interest income as fees and costs diverge
DBS and OCBC will deliver double-digit fee income and non-interest income growth.
OCBC offers platinum and palladium to retail investors
Platinum is priced at S$23 per 0.01 ounces and palladium at S$18 as of 7 August.
Singapore banks reach $1.2t as regional market weight doubles
Their index share has climbed to around 20%.
OCBC Q2 net profit climbs 22% to $2.2b on higher non-interest income
Total income rose 18% to $4.17b during the quarter.
OCBC, ZGC International partner to target China-ASEAN tech flows
The bank gains access to the enterprise’s 14,000-firm technology network.
Singapore banks displace chip stocks in July rally
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation delivered a 17.5% total return and led the benchmark.
Can AI replace wealth advisers?
Affluent investors still seek human judgement for major financial decisions.
OCBC deploys agentic AI platform to halve wealth client onboarding time
Bank of Singapore RMs have already began using HELIOS.
MAS and ABS form industry taskforce against AI cyberthreats
The taskforce brings together members from DBS, OCBC, UOB, NETS, and the SGX, amongst others.
OCBC expands HNW succession programme with Hong Kong heirs
The bank partnered with SMU to offer a certificate on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Ant Group firms lead Asia media mentions over DBS and Visa
Visa ranked third at 165 whilst Mastercard logged 158.
Singapore banks seen posting wealth surge but narrower margins in Q2
DBS’ and OCBC’s wealth management businesses are expected to post double-digit gains.
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