OCBC

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Inside local bank’s AI engine: From smarter security to personalised banking, at scale

OCBC has built one of the region’s most extensive artificial intelligence operations – hundreds of use cases, billions in protected assets, and services designed around its customers

Singapore banks’ sustainable loan commitments grew at a slower pace in 2025.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 188: Singapore banks face slower growth in sustainable finance; Grab’s confusing dual-class shares

This week in ESG: DBS, OCBC, UOB release sustainability reports; Grab raises CEO’s voting rights

Fractional investing allows investors to buy a fraction of a share or unit, rather than an entire one, at the current market price.
BRUNCH

With growing ways to get into fractional investing, platforms strive to set themselves apart

Traditional banks and digital platforms alike are offering a wider product range for both retail and high-net-worth individuals

This is the first time OCBC's sustainability report is aligned with recommendations from the International Sustainability Standards Board.

OCBC cuts financed emissions in all targeted ‘dirty’ sectors in 2024

The bank’s reductions in oil and gas already surpass its 2030 goal, but annual performance depends on factors that may be outside control

OCBC has been ordered to pay the costs of the appeal of S$100,000 to the insurers because they won their appeal.

OCBC cannot claim US$56 million from insurers for the capsized vessel it funded: Court of Appeal

Court says bank had not proved rig was lost by peril of the seas as it did not offer a cause of seawater entering vessel by chance

A potential inflow of wealth from the Middle East could help Singapore's banking trio as interest rates soften and net interest margins inevitably face compression this year.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

DBS, OCBC, UOB could benefit as the Middle East’s ultra-rich relook where to park their billions

The three local lenders have all spent years expanding their private banking capabilities to capture a growth in global wealth flows

Growth in sustainable loans for DBS has slowed but continues to outpace its broader portfolio.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 186: DBS takes systems approach to cutting emissions; families ripe for governance review

This week in ESG: Singapore bank says can’t scale decarbonisation on own; Family-sized need in Code of Corporate Governance review

DBS, OCBC and UOB have shown modest performances so far in 2026 and are lagging regional peers.
BROKERS’ TAKE

RHB bullish on DBS, OCBC, but expects more volatility in banking sector amid geopolitical tensions

For UOB, there could still be ‘lingering concerns’ over its asset quality and provision buffers

OCBC said fee income from cash management and foreign-exchange transactions grew 2% in Singapore in 2025, compared with 9% in regional markets.

OCBC sees regional transaction banking growth outpacing Singapore, senior executive says

Transaction banking revenue is currently split about 60:40 between domestic and regional markets