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 issues green trade finance facility to Seatrium

The trade facility, with issuance of Banker’s Guarantee, is worth about S$1.04b

OCBC, Ascenda to offer more transfer options for rewards currencies

It is now available to OCBC customers holding Travel$, Voyage Miles and OCBC$ rewards balances.

OCBC unifies branding, renames Hong Kong and Macau subsidiaries

OCBC Wing Hang has been renamed as OCBC Bank (Hong Kong).

MAS unveils open-source toolkit for responsible AI-use in finance

It was supported by the collaborative effort of the association of 31 industry players.

OCBC Wing Hang's capitalisation, profits to offset real estate risks: Moody's

The bank’s exposure to real estate markets may affect asset quality.

OCBC unveils digital account opening for foreigners moving to SG

Individuals from Malaysia, Indonesia, mainland China, and Hong Kong can avail of the service.

MAS fines 4 entities S$3.8m for failures in anti-money laundering controls

DBS and OCBC are fined S$2.6m and S$600,000, respectively.

OCBC buys more Great Eastern shares for S$39.9m

OCBC now owns 88.4% of its subsidiary’s shares.

OCBC to remain strong and stable through 2024: Moody’s

Asset quality and nonperforming loans will likely remain between 1% to 1.5% in 2023-2024. 

OCBC unveils decarbonization targets for six sectors

The bank commits to achieving a net zero status for its financed emissions by 2050.

OCBC prices A$1b senior floating rate green notes

The bank will issue the notes through its Sydney Branch.

Singapore’s NETS boosts touchless payment options

Consumers can now use their Mastercard and Visa debit cards to make NETS contactless payments locally.

1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green

The Singapore bank has extended over S$3.5b of green loans in two years and targets a 10% growth in 2023.

OCBC and RHB co-establish two sustainability-linked solutions

The facility will enable RHB Malaysia to convert its SGD-denominated proceeds to US$.

OCBC and SG police force prevent scam losses worth S$12.6m

About 700 victims were safeguarded from potential loss.

OCBC Bank opens 'Metaverse branch' in Decentraland

It is named after its headquarters in Chulia Street, Singapore.