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.
MAS clarifies coverage for loss arising from scams
MAS clarifies coverage for loss arising from scams
OCBC fully-covering losses should not set a general precedent for future cases, the regulator said.
OCBC implements anti-scam measures following increased phishing attacks
One measure is the removal of the clickable links in SMSes sent by the bank.
30 victims of OCBC Bank phishing scam receive goodwill payouts
The phishing scam surfaced in December 2021.
Market update: STI up 0.67%
UOB had the most growth.
Market update: STI up 1.45%
CapitaLandInvest had the most growth for the day.
OCBC becomes first Southeast Asian bank to adopt Poseidon Principles
The framework aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the shipping sector.
Market update: STI up 0.42%
Jardine Matheson had the most growth for the day.
Market update: STI up 1.88%
DBS had the most growth for the day.
DBS, OCBC, UOB average 47% net profit growth in 9MFY21
The 3 banks make up 20% of the total market capitalisation of SGX-listed stocks.
OCBC's YoY loan growth falls behind DBS, UOB by 2.8% in Q3
However, on a q-o-q comparison, OCBC had the biggest loan growth of 3.8%.
SG retail sales performance signify light at the end of the tunnel - OCBC
This is on the back of an unexpected 6.6% YoY increase in September.
OCBC allows real-time digital purchase of gold, silver
Over $1m and 3,698oz of precious metals have been purchased through the app.
OCBC’s net profits up 19% to S$1.22b in Q3
Net trade income plunged 67%, slightly offset by stronger net fees and commissions.
8 in 10 Singaporeans set aside at least 10% of salary for savings
An average Singaporean saves 27% of his/her salary.
OCBC extends S$148m green loan to Tong Eng Group unit
It is the bank’s first green loan to use the BCA’s BEEA tool.
OCBC launches one-stop travel site ahead of Singapore’s re-opening
Also included with the launch is a credit card focusing on travel.
ESG launches enhanced green financing scheme
This provides 70% risk-sharing to support lending by partner FIs.
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