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. 

DBS and OCBC downgraded to neutral

Macquarie says a convincing bull market could make them switch back, amidst improvement in earnings and sentiment.

DBS and OCBC downgraded to neutral

Macquarie says a convincing bull market could make them switch back, amidst improvement in earnings and sentiment.

CIMB analysts worry over OCBC's asset quality

CIMB notes 3 key factors that make OCBC most vulnerable to ill effects of Euro crisis.

China's stimulus package won't give Wilmar a boost: OCBC

Weak crush margins in China are likely to persist over the next few quarters.

OCBC, DBS, and UOB pamper ultra-rich Singaporeans

Each bank targets Singapore's rising rich with diverse product offerings, but which bank gets the highest revenue contributions from this wealthy market?

Q1 GDP could be revised upward: OCBC

It is increasingly likely to be revised up to 1.9% yoy but future quarter forecasts remain subdued at a 1-3% yoy range.

OCBC earnings boom is unsustainable

Its1Q12 earnings wowed the markets but on closer inspection it is composed mainly of one-off investment gains.

OCBC profit jumps 32% to S$832m

Net interest income rose by 21% to S$951million with loan growth partly offset by lower net interest margin.

Great Eastern Holdings' S$263m profit boosts OCBC's books

It was up 65% y-o-y supported by growth in underwriting profit, the result of successful shift in product mix over the past quarters.

Malaysian market risk escalating fast: OCBC

There are more and more warning signs surrounding the country's fiscal health which investors should consider.

OCBC still the world's strongest bank: Bloomberg Markets

It topped the annual list for the second straight year while its two Singapore rivals slid further down the Top 10.

DBS Group gamble leads to record profits: OCBC

It bet big on Wealth and SME, and both profit segments posted double-digit income growth for 1Q12.

OCBC Director retires

Patrick Yeoh Khwai Hoh is also Chairman of Risk Management Committee and Member of Executive Committee.

ST Engineering wooing back investor confidence: OCBC

Its new multi-million defence contracts should start to clear doubts that came with its recent blacklisting in India.

Malaysia GDP outlook brightening: OCBC

Newly released February data impresses and warranted an upward revision to 4.4% from 3.8% yoy GDP growth.

OCBC's status gets a little boost

The financial institution's growing wealth management franchise merits a premium to peers.

OCBC upbeat on Venture Corp earnings

It expects the company to gain momentum after a weak Q1.

Pay your credit card bills with OCBC's 'pay any card' service

Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Diners Club - name it; you can pay your credit card bills via OCBC Internet and Mobile Banking.