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 SME Index: Which sectors saw improved activity in Q1?

Expanding to 50.5, the index indicated improved activity amongst SMEs for the quarter.

OCBC SME Index: Which sectors saw improved activity in Q1?

Expanding to 50.5, the index indicated improved activity amongst SMEs for the quarter.

Chart of the Day: OCBC SME Index expands for the fifth quarter in a row

This is despite contractions in the F&B, education, retail, and construction sectors. 

What now? Analysts lay their forecasts following Q1 GDP reveal

They still predict growth for 2022 but warn of inflation threats.

Lion-OCBC Securities low carbon ETF to make SGX debut

The ETF tracks the iEdge-OCBC Singapore Low Carbon Select 50 Capped Index.

OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps

The 100 basis points slope would allow strengthening of SGD NEER.

Market update: STI declined at 0.06%

DairyFarm was tagged with the most growth.

Why is there a looming downside risk in private home markets?

Possible stagflation because of the Russia-Ukraine conflict may greatly affect the market.

DBS vs OCBC: Who will win big from Fed hikes?

UOB Kay Hian said there will be a total of seven hikes in 2022.

Big three banks outperform global peers in STI

DBS, OCBC, and UOB clocked an average of 10.3% gains since 8 March.

Market update: STI up 0.45%

Keppel Corp was seen with the most growth.

SGX launches low carbon index in partnership with OCBC

The index uses a methodology that singles out companies with a heavy reliance on fossil fuels. 

DBS, OCBC, UOB: Who performed best in Q4 2021?

One of the three failed to meet market expectations.

Market update: STI up 0.71%

Sembcorp Industries was seen with the most growth.

Market update: STI down 0.2%

Keppel DC Reit was seen with the most decline.

Lendlease REIT secures $860m sustainability-linked loan

The loan is the biggest amongst REITs in Asia.

How will the 2022 budget benefit Singapore's position as Asia's carbon trading hub?

The $45/ton CO2e carbon tax rate will be above the current global median.