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 SME Index slips to 49.9 in Q1 after three quarters of growth
OCBC SME Index slips to 49.9 in Q1 after three quarters of growth
The outlook for the next quarters is expected to weaken further.
Singapore banks’ dividends to weather economic and global trade woes
DBS and OCBC are expected to hold their dividends steady in 2025.
OCBC-backed working group unveils coal financing transition guidelines
It introduces best principles into the financing phase out of coal-fired power plants.
OCBC to finance $10.9b of investments to UK growth sectors
These include energy, infrastructure, and real estate.
OCBC prices €500m covered bonds due 2028
The covered bonds are offered at a fixed rate of 2.481% per annum.
OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s remuneration up 5.7% to S$12.8m in 2024
Her base salary is lower but her bonus is higher.
DBS is 5th most valuable bank brand in APAC: study
Its brand value rose 56% to $17.2b.
Banks’ profits to remain ‘stable’ this 2025
Meanwhile, problem loan ratios are expected to remain at 1% to 2%.
OCBC’s Iris Ng on championing SMEs and green financing
The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance.
Singapore banks recalibrate ASEAN strategies
The three banks stand to see growth opportunities in the Johor- Singapore SEZ.
OCBC leads regional sustainable finance rankings in 2024
As of September 2024, the bank’s sustainable finance loan commitments reached $64.7b.
Business support measures to sustain banks’ asset quality
Wealth management income will benefit from stock exchange-related incentives.
OCBC, EnterpriseSG offer SMEs sustainability assessments, green loans
SMEs will be able to measure their sustainability performance.
DBS, OCBC slated for Q4 net profit growth
Wealth management contribution will be higher than 2023 but lower from Q3.
SG banks to report ‘softer’ earnings for Q4
DBS may declare a special dividend, according to analysts.
Singapore FIs tp grapple with stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued.
Johor-Singapore economic zone seen attracting regional firms: OCBC
In 2024, OCBC supported about 260 new mid-sized enterprises to set up shop in Malaysia.
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