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 launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes

The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.
4 days ago

OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes

The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.
4 days ago

OCBC's bid for Great Eastern Life to boost sector valuations

OCBC has been a shareholder in Great Eastern Life since 1958.
4 days ago

SGX welcomes ETF tracking APAC financial institutions

It has S$47m in assets under management at launch.
5 days ago

OCBC logs record net profit of S$1.98b in Q1; EPS is S$1.76

Higher wealth management and insurance income pushed up fee income.

OCBC courts Great Eastern with S$1.4b offer

The bank plans to increase its investment beyond its current 88.44% stake.

Road closures set around Sports Hub, Marina Centre for OCBC Cycle on 11-12 May

Over 7,000 cyclists are expected to participate at the OCBC Cycle 2024.

DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits

Their net interest margins will ease as a result of their Hong Kong loans.

DBS, OCBC to see net profits dip, loan growth soften in Q1

“Softer NIM but resilient asset quality.”   Two of the largest banks in Singapore are expected to report a year-on-year (yoy) drop in net profits for the first quarter, although their asset quality will remain resilient according to UOB Kay Hian.

OCBC SME Index: Which sectors excelled and lagged in 1Q24?

Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.7 reading.

OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers

Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.

OCBC Securities marks fourth ETF launch in Singapore

The ETF guarantees a minimum 5% annual dividend for the first 2 years.

Singapore banks’ interest rates will remain elevated until Q3: analyst

DBS and OCBC are expected to provide dividend yield of 7.4% and 6.5%.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.85%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 3.24% increase.

OCBC cross-border QR payments to quadruple in 2024 on China tourist wave

The bank anticipates 250,000 cross-border QR payments this year.

Why Singaporeans are okay with locking away over $4b of their money

Customers can only access ‘locked’ money with a physical card or by visiting a branch. 

OCBC unveils new financing programme for women SME owners

They can avail of up to $100,000 in loans with processing fees waived.