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 maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report

GEH is expected to maintain its healthy capitalization and profitability, says S&P.
3 days ago

OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor

Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.
6 days ago

OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs

OCBC Group is aiming to disburse S$5b in loans to entrepreneurs by 2028
6 days ago

Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework

It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.

OCBC clinches multiple wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Asia Awards 2025

The financial institution bagged the ASEAN SME Bank of the Year, SME Bank of the Year - Hong Kong, and SME Bank of the Year - Indonesia.

OCBC Bank earns wins at Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards

The financial institution emerged as the recipient of the Green Deal of the Year - China and Green Deal of the Year - Singapore awards.

OCBC Bank wins at​​ Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards

The financial institution earned recognition for empowering businesses across Asia.  

Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX

But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.

Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess

Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.

OCBC, Ant Int’t to deliver embedded financial services to Indonesian SMEs

They believe that it will benefit thousands of small businesses.

OCBC names Elaine Heng as head of global commercial banking

Tan Yuen Siang will join the global wholesale banking leadership team.

OCBC, UOB to maintain strong capital buffers through 2026: Moody’s

CET1 ratio and return on assets will decline, however.

SMBC names DBS MD as head of corporate banking for APAC

Joyce Tee brings three decades of experience working in the banking industry.

Singapore banks deliver resilient Q1 earnings and reaffirms capital mgmt plans

Exposure to clients exporting to the US accounted for just 2% of loans.

OCBC’s net profit rose 5% to S$1.88b in Q1 2025

Earnings per share is S$1.68 for the quarter.