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 to suffer the largest fall compared to DBS and UOB

That is in terms of the bank's non-interest income as it is expected to slump 35% to S$548m.

OCBC to suffer the largest fall compared to DBS and UOB

That is in terms of the bank's non-interest income as it is expected to slump 35% to S$548m.

OCBC launches internship program

This 12-week program is conjunction with the opening of its fourth FRANK Store at Singapore Polytechnic.

Q3 technical recession unlikely but not unthinkable: OCBC

The bank predicts Singapore's Q3 GDP to grow at 2.4% yoy or well clear of the 1.5% technical recession threshold but an Asia-led drag still looms.

OCBC's whopping gains from F&N and APB stakes revealed

The gain will boost OCBC’s 2012 net profit forecast by 42% - so how much is it?

OCBC Securities offers tiered interest rates for share financing

It is the first brokerage in Singapore to offer tiered interest rates for financing purchase of securities across seven global exchanges.

Someone wants to buy OCBC Bank and GEH's shares in F&N and APB

There is an offer to purchase, but shareholders are advised there is no certainty that any transaction will be entered into.

STI starting to show signs of fatigue, says OCBC

The index failed to sustain itself above 2950 after closing just 0.1% higher at 2948.77.

OCBC's non-interest income ventures to drive ROEs quicker

The bank's asset quality remains healthy despite a blip in 1Q12.

Singapore’s GDP to grow 3.4% in 2H12: OCBC

The analyst does not foresee a sharp rebound due to the Eurozone crisis, so that’s as good as it gets.

Sembcorp Marine underperforms Keppel: OCBC

The analyst believes though that the trend may reverse in the near-term - but on what grounds?

OCBC downgrades UOL Group to Hold

There is limited exposure to a still healthy mass-market residential segment, says OCBC.

OCBC allots S$500 million to buy back shares

This is the fourth share buyback programme for the bank and will involve on-market purchases of ordinary shares.

DBS and OCBC downgraded to neutral

Macquarie says a convincing bull market could make them switch back, amidst improvement in earnings and sentiment.

CIMB analysts worry over OCBC's asset quality

CIMB notes 3 key factors that make OCBC most vulnerable to ill effects of Euro crisis.

China's stimulus package won't give Wilmar a boost: OCBC

Weak crush margins in China are likely to persist over the next few quarters.

OCBC, DBS, and UOB pamper ultra-rich Singaporeans

Each bank targets Singapore's rising rich with diverse product offerings, but which bank gets the highest revenue contributions from this wealthy market?

Q1 GDP could be revised upward: OCBC

It is increasingly likely to be revised up to 1.9% yoy but future quarter forecasts remain subdued at a 1-3% yoy range.