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.
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Why Singapore banks are a ‘safe haven’ from US market volatility

UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.
6 days ago

Why Singapore banks are a ‘safe haven’ from US market volatility

UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.
6 days ago

OCBC taps Citi alt chief executive to lead Hong Kong consumer and wealth businesses

Josephine Lee had served as wealth head for retail banking in Citi Hong Kong.

DINKs lag behind parents on financial wellness

58% of DINKs have not started making financial plans for their retirement.

OCBC launches near-instant P2P transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay

It also aims to expand the service in Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026.

OCBC, Ant International team up on tokenised deposits

It aims for real-time, around-the-clock cross-border payments between Singapore and Malaysia.

OCBC demonstrates intraday institutional lending capabilities

It made use of reverse repos on J.P. Morgan’s Digitial Financing app.

OCBC launches MyOwn bank account for children and teenagers

It will enable them to monitor their account and make PayNow transactions.

ABS, Singapore anti-ML group unveil new practice paper to enhance audits

Banks in Singapore are expected to review their audit practices against the paper.

OCBC teams up with Disneyto boost new customer growth in SEA

The collaboration will kick off in Singapore with the soft launch of the OCBC MyOwn Account.

Bank of Singapore winds down Luxembourg operations

It has pivoted its focus on deepening its UK presence and has named a new general manager.

Singaporean banks roll out face verification for digital token setup

It is expected to make it harder for scammers to take over a customer’s DT.

OCBC to offer digital accounts, debit cards for kids and teens

Kids and teens aged 7-15 years old can open their own digital bank accounts.

Banks must expand net zero targets, set clearer O&G goals: org

Japan, SoKor have yet to set medium and long-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C scenario.

Proposed bill lets police block bank transactions in ongoing scams

The bill does not cover traditional cheating cases involving in-person interactions.

OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN

Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.

Bank of Singapore warns against fake app

It has reported the link and app to the police and regulators.