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Recent News About OCBC Bank
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OCBC expands mobile app capabilities for universal QR code payments in China
OCBC will become the first Singapore bank to allow its customers to scan and pay at all merchant QR codes in China using its Singapore mobile banking app.
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OCBC introduces secure in-app calling feature for business and retail banking clients
OCBC has announced the rollout of in-app call functionality for its digital banking applications, aiming to improve customer convenience and strengthen anti-fraud measures.
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OCBC expands digital wallet coverage across Southeast Asia through Visa partnership
OCBC Bank has announced that customers in Singapore can now transfer funds directly from their OCBC accounts to eight leading digital wallets in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam using the OCBC app.
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OCBC reports third-quarter profit increase despite margin pressures
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) announced a net profit of S$1.98 billion for the third quarter of 2025, representing a 9% increase from the previous quarter.
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OCBC appoints Melvyn Low as group chief strategy and transformation officer
Mr. Melvyn Low has been appointed as Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at OCBC, effective November 10, 2025.
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OCBC Group partners with Singapore Sports Hub on major regional pickleball initiative
OCBC Group has announced a partnership with Singapore Sports Hub to launch a comprehensive pickleball programme, including the creation of new courts and one of Southeast Asia’s largest pickleball tournaments.
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OCBC launches upskilling programme for mortgage specialists to become certified wealth advisors
OCBC has introduced a new upskilling programme aimed at transforming experienced mortgage specialists into certified wealth advisors.
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OCBC appoints Carina Lee as new Group Chief Risk Officer
OCBC has announced that Carina Lee will become the new Group Chief Risk Officer and a member of the Management Committee, effective January 1, 2026.
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OCBC pledges S$500K over five years for tuition aid program benefiting low-income students
OCBC has pledged S$500,000 over five years to fund a tuition programme for children from low-income families in Singapore.
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Ocbc partners with icf singapore to train leaders in coaching skills
OCBC has announced a new initiative to train 100 of its senior leaders to achieve the International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ICF-ACC) accreditation by the end of 2027.
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OCBC reports S$3.7B first-half profit for FY2025 amid stable asset quality
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) reported a net profit of S$3.70 billion for the first half of 2025, representing a 6% decrease from the record S$3.93 billion achieved in the same period last year.
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OCBC partners NUS, NTU and SMU on research into banking uses for quantum technology
OCBC has entered into research collaborations with three Singapore universities—National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and Singapore Management University (SMU)—to advance quantum technology applications in...
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OCBC backs Great Eastern Holdings' resolutions at extraordinary general meeting
OCBC announced on June 23, 2025, that it would be content with its 93.72% economic interest in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH), regardless of the outcome of GEH's Extraordinary General Meeting.
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OCBC targets $5 billion in loans for serial entrepreneurs by 2028
OCBC Bank has announced a loan target of S$5 billion by 2028 for its serial entrepreneur segment across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia.
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OCBC enhances GENesis programme with focus on entrepreneurship
As succession planning and entrepreneurship gain importance for affluent families in Southeast Asia, OCBC has enhanced its GENesis programme to better prepare the next generation of high-net-worth clients for business leadership.
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OCBC announces new Group CEO amid leadership transition
OCBC has announced the appointment of Mr. Tan Teck Long as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Mr. Tan will succeed Ms.
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OCBC supports new national swimming framework ahead of World Aquatics Championships
With the World Aquatics Championships set to begin in Singapore, a new national swimming framework was unveiled by Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) with OCBC as the presenting sponsor.
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OCBC introduces smart text resizing for senior users
By the end of July 2025, OCBC will introduce a smart text resizing feature in its app for users in English and Mandarin.
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Singapore banks collaborate on assessing nature-related financial risks
DBS, OCBC, and UOB have collaborated with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) to release a report aimed at understanding the financial implications of nature-related risks.
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OCBC clarifies stance on future offers for Great Eastern Holdings
OCBC has addressed a recent media report regarding its potential future offer for Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) shares.