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.
Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC
Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC
Citi expects to conduct similar transactions with DBS and UOB later in September.
Singapore banks back $5b data-centre acquisition
KKR and Singtel are acquiring the Singapore-headquartered data-centre operator.
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.
Big 3 banks face flat interest income in 2026 whilst fees and costs split
DBS and OCBC will deliver double-digit fee income and non-interest income growth.
OCBC Q2 net profit climbs 22% to $2.2b on higher non-interest income
Total income rose 18% to $4.17b during the quarter.
OCBC, ZGC International partner to target China-ASEAN tech flows
The bank gains access to the enterprise’s 14,000-firm technology network.
OCBC deploys agentic AI platform to halve wealth client onboarding time
Bank of Singapore RMs have already began using HELIOS.
MAS and ABS form industry taskforce against AI cyberthreats
The taskforce brings together members from DBS, OCBC, UOB, NETS, and the SGX, amongst others.
OCBC expands HNW succession programme with Hong Kong heirs
The bank partnered with SMU to offer a certificate on entrepreneurship and innovation.
Singapore banks seen posting wealth surge but narrower margins in Q2
DBS’ and OCBC’s wealth management businesses are expected to post double-digit gains.
GuocoLand secures $634.7m green loan for Lentor Central
The company will develop three towers with about 533 units.
Organised fraud forces banks and insurers to pool intelligence
AI alone won't stop it, OCBC warns as criminal networks grow in scale.
AI avatars Wendy and Wayne debut in OCBC WoW app
New app debuts round-the-clock portfolio insights through virtual advisers.
Banks reel in $77b new HNW wealth in 2025
DBS and OCBC wealth management fees surged in Q1 2026.
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
Large companies can request to onboard their SME suppliers.
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