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 bank margins set to rise through 2027 on low NPL formation

Their NPL ratios remained at or below 1% as of H1 2026.
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Singaporeans trust AI to compare loans but not to apply for them

Only 27% of respondents said they'd grant an AI agent conditional or full autonomy.

OCBC inks new 10-year partnership with Bank of Ningbo

OCBC has a 20% stake in the Zhejiang-based bank and will continue its US$5m training grant.

Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps

A proposed framework sets controls for artificial intelligence actions at runtime.

Which APAC banks were the best performers in 2026?

India and Singapore logged two banks each, whilst China had the most at five banks.

OCBC tops Forbes' 2026 World's Top Performing Banks list

DBS takes second place ahead of HDFC Bank and China Merchants Bank.

Singapore banks complete tokenised deposit pilots

DBS, OCBC, and UOB tested the technology for payments beyond traditional processing hours. 

Hang Seng Bank, BOCHK, Manulife and more convene at ABF IA Summit Hong Kong on 5 November

Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at The Hyatt Regency to discuss wealth management, insurance investment, and the AI economy.

Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC and FAB

Citi expects to conduct similar transactions with DBS and UOB later in September.

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.

Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth

The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining.

OCBC loan growth to moderate in H2 as deal loans fade: RHB

Loan growth and NII estimates have been improved compared to earlier assumptions.

OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff

The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.

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.