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.
OCBC Bank designates new human resources head
OCBC Bank designates new human resources head
Lee Hwee Boon will assume her new post on 24 June.
MAS slaps S$330m add'l capital requirement at OCBC after phishing fiasco
The review found deficiencies in the bank’s risk mitigation and incident management.
OCBC invests S$25m to reduce carbon footprint in operations
The bank plans to retrofit its buildings with solar panels.
Exports growth to taper in Q2 due to China, Russia-Ukraine issues: OCBC
Global supply chain woes may not be resolved soon.
OCBC Bank wins Digital Banking Award for helping SMEs make collections at the Height of the Pandemic
OCBC OneCollect singled out for its role in helping SMEs continue running their businesses during the pandemic when collection became difficult.
Market Update: STI down 1.38%
Jardine Cycle & Carriage is the only firm in the green.
Big 3 banks suffer YoY declines in non-interest income in Q122
UOB posted the biggest decline at 30%.
Market update: STI up 1.23%
Two banks led the index on the last trading day before the long weekend.
OCBC reports S$1.36b net profit in Q1
Profits were 10% lower than last year, but 39% higher than Q4 2021.
OCBC SME Index: Which sectors saw improved activity in Q1?
Expanding to 50.5, the index indicated improved activity amongst SMEs for the quarter.
Chart of the Day: OCBC SME Index expands for the fifth quarter in a row
This is despite contractions in the F&B, education, retail, and construction sectors.
Trading risks to weigh on Singapore Big Three Banks’ Q1 earnings: Maybank
But core businesses are expected to show resilience.
What now? Analysts lay their forecasts following Q1 GDP reveal
They still predict growth for 2022 but warn of inflation threats.
Lion-OCBC Securities low carbon ETF to make SGX debut
The ETF tracks the iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped Index.
OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps
The 100 basis points slope would allow strengthening of SGD NEER.
Market update: STI declined at 0.06%
DairyFarm was tagged with the most growth.
Why is there a looming downside risk in private home markets?
Possible stagflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict may greatly affect the market.
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