The brainchild of OCBC Bank and The Business Times, the EE award was introduced in 2008. The award aims to recognise outstanding young businesses in Singapore, and marks a first in the SME industry for being an award that reaches out to smaller businesses. It is the only award in Singapore that offers prizes of close to S$500,000 worth of grants and professional services to each winner.
The award is supported by MasterCard, RSM, SPRING Singapore, INSEAD, Acorn Marketing & Research Consultants and Singtel.
Commitment to excellence
China Annual Learning & Development Conference
- Best Practice Award on People Development (OCBC Wing Hang China)
Duty of Care Awards
- Best Practice Award on People Development (OCBC Wing Hang China)
Euromoney Private Banking Survey
- Best Private Banking Services Overall, Philippines
- Best Private Bank for High Net Worth Clients, Indonesia
- Best Private Bank for High Net Worth Clients, Singapore
- Best Private Bank for Super Affluent Clients, UAE
Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2020 by The Digital Banker
- Best Retail Bank Singapore
- Automobile Lending Product of the Year
- Digital Lending Product of the Year
- Excellence in Digital Innovation (Personal Money)
- Excellence in Digital Wealth Management
OPEX
- Best Process Transformation Project under 90 Days
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2019
Alpha Southeast Asia - 12th Best Financial Institutional AwardsBest Transactional Banking Online Platform
Best Trade Finance BankGlobal FinanceBest Bank in Asia-PacificGlobal Private BankingBest Private Bank in Singapore (Bank of Singapore)HR ExcellenceExcellence in Leadership Development
Employer of the Year (Bank of Singapore)IFR AsiaSingapore Bond HouseSGX Annual AwardsTop ASEAN SGX-ST Member (OCBC Securities)The Asian Banker TransactionThe Best Mobile Initiative, Application, or Programme - OCBC Business Mobile Banking App
Best API Initiative, Application or Programme
Best Trade Finance Bank in Singapore
Best Digital Trade Finance Platform Initiative, Application or Programme -
2018
Alpha Southeast Asia - 12th Best Financial Institutional AwardsBest Transactional Banking Online Platform
Best Trade Finance BankAlpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest Derivatives House, Southeast Asia
Best FX Bank for Corporates & Fis, Singapore (Global Treasury)
Best SME Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, Southeast AsiaAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEAN
SME Bank of the Year, Indonesia (OCBC NISP)
SME Bank of the Year, Malaysia (OCBC Malaysia)AsiamoneyBest International Bank, MyanmarAsiamoney Best BankAsiamoney Best BankCorporate Governance AsiaOne of the Best Investor Relations Companies
One of the Best CEOs in Investor Relations
One of the Best CFOs in Investor RelationsExcellent Service (EXSA)ABS Service Excellence Champion
Highest number of EXSA winners across financial institutions four years in a row (1,955 winners)
Highest number of EXSA Star winners two years in a row (1,197 winners)HR ExcellenceExcellence in Learning & Development
Excellence in Woman Empowerment Strategy
Excellence in HR Innovation
Young HR Talent of the Year
Excellence in Leadership Development (Bank of Singapore)
Excellence in Corporate Wellness (Bank of Singapore)
Excellence in HR Change Management (Bank of Singapore)J.D. PowerHighest in Singapore Retail Banking Customer SatisfactionKaplan ProfessionalBest Training, Learning & DevelopmentSingapore CorporateBest Annual ReportThe Asian BankerBest Small Business BankThe Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services InternationalBest Small Business Bank (Global Enterprise Banking)The Asian Banker Financial InnovationBest HR Initiative, Application, or Programme - HR in Your PocketThe Asian Banker Financial Technology InnovationThe Best Innovation Centre by Financial Institution SingaporeThe Asian Banker Frictionless Transaction in Asia PacificBest Mobile Initiative, Application or ProgrammeThe Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade & Risk ManagementBest Supply Chain Solution (Myanmar)
Best Supply Chain Service Provider (Myanmar)The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Supply Chain and Risk ManagementBest Supply Chain Solution (Myanmar)
Best Service Provider – Supply Chain (Myanmar)Tripartite AllianceWork Place Advocate (Work-Life Excellence Award)
Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Leadership Award) -
2017
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest FX Bank for Corporates & Fis, Singapore (Global Treasury)
Best SME Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, Southeast AsiaAon Hewitt Best EmployersBest Employer, Malaysia
Best Employer, SingaporeAsia RecruitmentBest Graduate Recruitment Programme - Gold
Best Staff Referral Programme - Gold
In-House Recruitment Team of the Year - Silver
Most Innovative and Sustainable Office Design (Singapore) - Gold
Most Successful Recruitment Referral Scheme (Malaysia) - BronzeAsiamoneyBest SME Bank SingaporeAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEAN
SME Bank of the Year, Indonesia (OCBC NISP)Corporate Governance AsiaOne of the Best Investor Relations CompaniesEuromoney Awards for ExcellenceAsia's Best Bank for SMEsEuromoney Private Banking SurveyBest Private Bank for Ultra High Net Worth Clients, Philippines
Best Private Bank for Super Affluent Clients, IndonesiaExcellent Service (EXSA)ABS Service Excellence Champion
Highest number of EXSA Star winners two years in a row (1,197 winners)FinanceAsia Country Awards for AchievementBest Private Bank, SingaporeGlobal Banking & Finance ReviewBest Mobile Trading App, Singapore
Best Online Trading Platform, SingaporeGlobal Finance AwardsBest Private Bank for Entrepreneurs in Asia-Pacific (Bank of Singapore) - World's Best Private BankHR ExcellenceExcellence in Learning & DevelopmentIDC's Financial Insights Innovation AwardsAsia Pacific's Leader in Smart Payments Experience (E-Business)
Asia Pacific's Leader in Smart Payments Experience (Global Consumer Financial Services)Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF)IBF Inspire AwardJ.D. PowerHighest in Singapore Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction -
2016
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest FX Bank for Corporates & Fis, Singapore (Global Treasury)
Best Private Wealth Management Bank, Singapore (Bank of Singapore)
Beset Private Wealth Management Bank, Southeast Asia (Bank of Singapore)
Best SME Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, Singapore (Global Enterprise Banking)
Best SME Bank, Southeast Asia
Best SME Bank, Southeast Asia (Global Enterprise Banking)Aon Hewitt Best EmployersBest Employer, Malaysia
Best Employer, SingaporeAsia RiskHouse of the Year, Singapore (Global Treasury)Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEAN
SME Bank of the Year, Indonesia (OCBC NISP)
SME Bank of the Year, Malaysia (OCBC Malaysia)Broker Analyst AwardsOverall Top Award-Winning Broker, Singapore (OCBC Investment Research)Business Management ExcellenceEmployee Engagement of the YearDuty of Care AwardsWinner of the Thought Leadership Category (Group Risk Management)Euromoney Awards for ExcellenceAsia's Best Bank for SMEs
Asia's Best Bank for SMEs (Global Enterprise Banking)FinanceAsia Asia's Best CompaniesOne of the Best Managed Companies, SingaporeGlobal FinanceBest Developed Markets Bank: Best Bank, Singapore
World's 50 Safest Banks: Among the World's Top 10 Commerical Bank
World's 50 Safest Banks: Among the World's Top 50 Safest BanksGlobal Finance AwardsBest Cash Management Bank, Singapore (Best Treasury and Cash Management Provider)Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF)IBF Inspire AwardInternational Finance MagazineBest Internet BankMob-ExBest App - Consumer Brand (OCBC OneTouch mobile launch campaign) - Bronze
Best App - Creativity (OCBC OneTouch mobile launch campaign) - Gold
Best App - Utility (OCBC OneTouch mobiile launch campaign) - SilverRandstadMost Attractive Employer (Banking & Financial Services Sector)Shanghai Lujiazui Financial City Development BureauBest Integrated Bank Award (OCBC Wing Hang China)Singapore CorporateBest Managed Board (Market Capitalisation of S$1 billion & above) - GoldSingapore DesignAsia's Top Design Practice - PlatinumSingapore Good Design MarkWebsite (FRANK by OCBC) - Gold
The Mighty Savers App - Gold
OCBC Online Investment Platform - Gold
OCBC Premier Banking Centre, modular chair and lounge table - GoldSouthern Metropolis DailyBest Brand Innovation Award (OCBC Wing Hang China)TAFEP Exemplary EmployerExemplary EmployerThe Asian BankerBest Managed Bank, Asia Pacific
Best Managed Bank, SingaporeThe Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services InternationalBest Deposit Product of the Year (OCBC 360 Account)The Asian Banker Risk ManagementAchievement in Operational Risk Management in Asia PacificThe Asset Triple A Asset Asian AwardsBest IPO, Singapore (GIB Singapore)
Best Syndicated Loan, Myanmar (GIB Malaysia & Yangon Branch)
Best Loan House, Malaysia (GIB Malaysia) -
2015
Alpha Southeast Asia Annual Best Deal & SolutionBest Loan Deal of the YearAlpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest Cash Management Bank, Singapore
Best FX Bank for Corporates & Fis, Singapore (Global Treasury)
Best SME Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, Southeast AsiaAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsMobile Banking Initiative of the Year, Singapore (OCBC Pay Anyone)
SME Bank of the Year, ASEAN
Best SME Bank, Southeast Asia (Marquee Award)
Best SME Bank, Singapore
SME Bank of the Year, Indonesia (OCBC NISP)Euromoney Awards for ExcellenceEuromoney for ExcellenceFinancial Insights InnovationAsia's Leader in Digital Banking for OCBC Open Account Mobile App and Online ApplicationGlobal Banking & Finance Review AwardsBest SME Bank, Indonesia
Best SME Bank, Malaysia
Best SME Bank, Singapore
SME Bank of the Year, ASEANGlobal FinanceAmong the World's Safest Commercial banks
Among the World's Top 50 Safest BanksIFR Asia AwardsBest Singapore Bond HouseLa Tofi School of CSRIndonesia Green Awards (Water Resources Conservation)NTUC Women's Development SecretariatMost Enabling Company for DadsRandstadMost Attractive Employer (Banking & Financial Services Sector)SIAS Investors ChoiceMost Transparent Company Award (Finance Category) - Runner Up
Singapore Corporate Governance Award (Big Cap Category) - Runner UpThe Asian BankerStrongest Bank, ASEAN
Strongest Bank, Singapore
Best Trade Finance Bank, Singapore (Transaction Banking)The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services InternationalBest Data & Analytics Initiative (Group Customer Analytics & Decisioning)The Asian Banker Risk ManagementAchievement in Operational Risk Management in Asia PacificThe Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade & Risk ManagementBest SME Cash Management Solution, Singapore
Best SME Trade Finance Solution, Singapore
Best SME Treasury & Working Capital, SingaporeTimetric Customer Experience in Financial Services AsiaBest Customer Experience for Contact Centre
Best Customer Experience for Collections
Best Customer Experience for Debt Management -
2014
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest Cash Management Bank, Singapore
Best Private Wealth Management Bank, Singapore (Bank of Singapore)
Beset Private Wealth Management Bank, Southeast Asia (Bank of Singapore)
Best SME Bank, SingaporeAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEAN
SME Bank of the Year, Indonesia (OCBC NISP)
SME Bank of the Year, Malaysia (OCBC Malaysia)Global Banking & Finance Review AwardsBest SME Bank, Indonesia
Best SME Bank, Malaysia
Best SME Bank, SingaporeGlobal FinanceAmong the World's Top 50 Safest BanksThe Asian BankerBest Trade Finance Bank, Singapore (Transaction Banking)The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services InternationalBest Data & Analytics Initiative (Group Customer Analytics & Decisioning)
Best Deposit Product of the Yera (OCBC 360 Account)
Best Small Business Bank (Global Enterprise Banking) -
2013
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest Cash Management Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, SingaporeAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEANFinanceAsia Country Awards for AchievementBest Private Bank, SingaporeGlobal FinanceAmong the World's Top 50 Safest BanksRandstadMost Attractive Employer (Banking & Financial Services Sector)The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade & Risk ManagementBest SME Treasury & Working Capital, Singapore -
2012
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest Cash Management Bank, Singapore
Best Private Wealth Management Bank, Singapore (Bank of Singapore)
Beset Private Wealth Management Bank, Southeast Asia (Bank of Singapore)
Best SME Bank, SingaporeAsian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEANFinanceAsia Country Awards for AchievementBest Private Bank, Singapore
Best SME Bank, SingaporeSingapore CorporateBest Managed Board (Market Capitalisation of S$1 billion & above) - GoldThe Asian BankerBest Small Business Bank -
2011
Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking AwardsSME Bank of the Year, ASEANSIAS Investors ChoiceMost Transparent Company Award (Finance Category) - Runner Up -
2010
Alpha Southeast Asia's Best Financial Institution AwardsBest SME Bank, SingaporeSIAS Investors ChoiceMost Transparent Company Award (Finance Category) - Runner Up
OCBC Bank has been supporting the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs since the 1930s. We are committed to promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship, and are a main sponsor of various business awards that recognise the accomplishments and celebrate the successes of businesses ranging from emerging enterprises to large corporates. This is in line with our ongoing commitment to support enterprises across the various stages of their business life cycle.


The Enterprise 50 Awards was created in 1995 to recognise top performing local enterprises across all sectors that have contributed to the economic development in Singapore and abroad. It has since become a definitive list of the 50 most enterprising, privately-held local companies in Singapore. A strong advocate for enterprise and entrepreneurship, OCBC Bank has been sponsoring the E50 Awards since 2006.
The award is jointly organised by The Business Times and KPMG in Singapore. Supporting partners comprise the Singapore Business Federation, Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, International Enterprise Singapore and SPRING Singapore.

The Business China Awards honour outstanding businessmen, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations who have contributed to enhancing relations between Singapore and China, and fostering appreciation of the Chinese language and culture. The patron of the award is former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
As a Singapore bank with a long history in China, OCBC Bank has been the joint presenter of the Business China Awards since its launch in 2010. Our support underscores our commitment to strengthen engagements between the two countries and to support the international development of our local enterprises

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award salutes and honours top local entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding performance as business owners in their chosen field of entrepreneurship.
Inaugurated in 1989 by the Rotary Club of Singapore and co-organised by the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME), OCBC Bank has been the main sponsor of the award since 2002. Our longstanding support of the award demonstrates our continued commitment to homegrown entrepreneurs and in promoting the entrepreneurial culture in Singapore.

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad has been the main sponsor of The Edge Billion Ringgit Club since it was launched in 2010 to recognise and honour top public-listed companies in Malaysia as measured by turnover or market capitalisation.
Corporate awards are given out covering each of the seven Bursa Malaysia designated sectors of construction, consumer products, finance, industrial products, plantations, property and REIT (combined), trading / services, hotel, and IPC and technology (combined).
The much coveted Company of the Year Award recognises the best of corporate Malaysia and takes into account, among others, profit before tax growth, returns to shareholders, returns on equity, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The Edge Billion Ringgit Club is an independent effort of The Edge newspaper although it invites external judges to help evaluate corporate social responsibility efforts.