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OCBC Bank rolls out employee support programme for Covid-19 vaccine
18 Jan 2021Read moreConsumer Banking
OCBC Bank launches Singapore’s first consumer loan for residential solar panels
11 Jan 2021Exclusive partnership with Sembcorp Power enables landed property homeowners to adopt solar energy with greater ease.
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OCBC appoints Ms Helen Wong as Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr Samuel Tsien
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Will sceptics renew their affection for beaten up Singapore stocks?
24 Dec 2020Singapore stocks are good additions to provide for a more diversified and broader equity portfolio.
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OCBC Bank extends more than S$1 billion home loans linked to Singapore's new interest rate benchmark, SORA, in less than six months
22 Dec 2020Half of the loans were fully processed digitally
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OCBC Bank launches OCBC OneCollect merchant app to facilitate PayNow collections by SMEs
21 Dec 2020Instant in-app notification function and automation of reconciliation and refunds are some of the benefits that resource-starved SMEs will benefit from.
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OCBC Bank adopts the Equator Principles
01 Dec 2020The voluntary adoption of the Principles signifies the next step of its commitment to sustainability by strengthening its Responsible Financing framework
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OCBC Bank launches framework that gives Singapore SMEs increased access to sustainable financing
24 Nov 2020The OCBC SME Sustainable Finance Framework is set up to help SMEs accelerate their sustainability plans.
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OCBC Financial Wellness Index dips 2 points amidst Covid-19 pandemic; better savings habits buoy Index from a harder fall
23 Nov 2020This year's survey shed more light on Millennial's financial struggles and women's financial habits.
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Lion Global Investors and OCBC securities Establish First Tech-Focused ETF In Singapore
22 Nov 2020The Lion-OCBC Securities Hang Seng TECH ETF captures the growth potential of the 30 largest technology companies listed in Hong Kong and offers investors an easy and affordable way to access these companies.
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OCBC Bank partners Tong Eng Group on Singapore's first SORA-based green loan
18 Nov 2020The proceeds from the green SORA-based loan will be used for the refinancing of Tong Eng Building, which received the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Platinum re-certification in October 2020.
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OCBC Bank appoints new head of OCBC Securities
15 Nov 2020Mr Wilson He’s experience with online trading platforms will help to drive the brokerage’s digital transformation.
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OCBC Bank extends first SORA-based loan in energy sector to Sembcorp industries
20 Oct 2020SORA-based loans have been gaining traction, with OCBC Bank extending close to S$1 billion of such loans to date.
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OCBC Virtual SME Campus born out of Singapore extended circuit breaker set to strengthen digital capabilities of more than 3,000 SMEs
05 Oct 2020To date, over 5,000 employees from more than 2,500 SMEs have attended OCBC Virtual SME Campus since its launch in April 2020.
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First OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride fully taken up one month before close of registration
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Human Resource
OCBC Bank's Data Certification Pathway is first data analytics and digital programme to obtain industry accreditation
24 Aug 2020This gives OCBC Bank employees an industry-recognised certificate to become qualified data analysts, fully funded by the bank
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OCBC Bank provides first property green loan in South Korea to M&G Real Estate
21 Aug 2020This transaction marks the first sustainable finance transaction in South Korea for the bank.
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OCBC Bank launches Singapore's first compounded SORA home loan
18 Aug 2020Following the 90-Day SORA home loan launch in July, OCBC Bank continues to lead the way in launching another new SORA-based home loan.
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OCBC Group Reported First Half 2020 Net Profit of S$1.43 billion
07 Aug 2020Second quarter earnings rose 5% from the first quarter to S$730 million
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World's first sustainable sugar supply chain collaboration leads way for sustainable future in global trade
05 Aug 2020OCBC Bank was a participant in this collaboration, providing a sustainability-linked trade facility to support the trade and shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of sustainably sourced sugar, valued at almost US$16,000,000.
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Swire Properties secures HK$1 billion green loan from OCBC Bank
04 Aug 2020Among the projects earmarked to benefit from this loan is Two Taikoo Place in Hong Kong
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M+S secures S$1.95 billion green loan for award-winning Marina One from DBS, OCBC Bank and UOB, the largest to date by a real estate company in Asia Pacific
27 Jul 2020The proceeds of the green loan will be used to partially refinance the office and retail components of Marina One, which are valued at approximately S$5 billion.
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OCBC Cycle 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak and replaced by a virtual ride event in November
21 Jul 2020OCBC Cycle 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak and replaced by a virtual ride event in November
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OCBC Bank is first in Singapore to enable use of SingPass to access digital banking services
16 Jul 2020OCBC Bank customers can login using their SingPass via the SingPass Mobile app to access digital banking services
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OCBC Bank launches Singapore's first SORA-based home loan
13 Jul 2020OCBC Bank launches Singapore's first SORA-based home loan
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OCBC Bank Appoints New Head of Global Treasury
09 Jul 2020Industry veteran Kenneth Lai will take over from Mr Lam Kun Kin, who is retiring after more than three decades in the finance industry
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Keppel Infrastructure Trust and Keppel Energy secure Singapore's first sustainability-linked loan in the energy sector from DBS Bank and OCBC Bank
24 Jun 2020S$700 million sustainability-linked loan is one of the largest in Singapore to date
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OCBC Bank launches healthcare app with partners to provide access to the largest panel of telehealth doctors
23 Jun 2020As Singapore enters a safe re-opening phase, HealthPass by OCBC ups the ante in providing telehealth services through the largest panel of over 100 general practitioners and specialists at flat consultation fees to help stem the spread of COVID-19
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OCBC Bank sets new sustainable finance target of S$25 billion by 2025
22 Jun 2020Massive fiscal stimulus to rebuild post COVID-19 offers green opportunities
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Soilbuild REIT secures maiden green loan
19 Jun 2020The green loan was obtained from OCBC Bank and RHB Bank Berhad.
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OCBC Bank to reopen all branches over next two weeks as Singapore enters Phase Two of 'Safe Reopening'
18 Jun 2020OCBC Bank to reopen all branches over next two weeks as Singapore enters Phase Two of 'Safe Reopening'
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OCBC Bank partners CapitaLand on Singapore's first SORA-based loan
16 Jun 2020The S$150 million three-year corporate loan from OCBC Bank to CapitaLand is a milestone in the industry's transition roadmap towards adopting Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) as the new interest rate benchmark for the Singapore Dollar cash and derivatives markets.
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OCBC Group to Hire Over 3,000 to Support The Job Creation Drive in Singapore
15 Jun 2020About 2,100 people to be hired for full-time roles across the Group, with more than 500 traineeship positions under the SGUnited Traineeships programme
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OCBC Bank to reopen three branches and one OCBC Premier Banking Centre today in Phase One of 'Safe Re-opening'
11 Jun 2020The branches are in Bukit Batok and at Sun Plaza and White Sands; the dedicated OCBC Premier Banking Centre is at Parkway Parade
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Link REIT secures HK$1 billion sustainability-linked loan from OCBC Bank
11 Jun 2020This is Link REIT's first sustainability-linked loan transaction in Hong Kong dollar
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Launched during circuit breaker, OCBC Bank's virtual wealth advisory service saw a 45% jump in sales
09 Jun 2020What was previously seen as impossible before the Covid-19 outbreak became the norm when the end-to-end wealth advisory, which includes the Financial Needs Analysis process, went online
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#OCBCCares Environment Fund 2020 finances development of dehydrated cleaning products to mitigate increase in plastic waste, as coronavirus outbreak spurs growing demand for cleaning products
03 Jun 2020The Fund will stop calling for applications from this year. OCBC Bank will explore other strategic ways of deploying funding to mitigate climate change issues
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OCBC Bank surveys 1,000 Singaporeans to assess financial impact of COVID-19 on Singaporeans
01 Jun 2020The OCBC Financial Impact Survey for COVID-19 points out gaps in financial planning and knowledge during a crisis
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Manulife US REIT secures US$100 million maiden green loan from OCBC Bank
20 May 2020OCBC Bank acted as the sole lender and green loan advisor for this transaction
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GuocoLand secures S$730 million green loan for the development of new residential cum commercial development at Tan Quee Lan Street - the largest green loan of its kind to date
19 May 2020OCBC Bank acted as the Sole Green Financing Advisor for this transaction.
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Will Covid-19 spark another trade war?
06 May 2020Trump threatens to impose tariffs on China as punishment for its role in virus' spread
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OCBC Bank places all individual secured and unsecured loans under its Singapore Covid-19 relief programme with S$4 billion approved to date
30 Apr 2020OCBC Bank places all individual secured and unsecured loans under its Singapore Covid-19 relief programme with S$4 billion approved to date
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OCBC Bank and staff donate additional S$1,225,000 to provide targeted support to 1,000 needy Singaporean families and 55,800 migrant workers
28 Apr 2020This fourth tranche of support will supplement government payouts to help needy families tide over till end of 2020; and augment existing support for migrant workers under isolation
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Emerge financially stronger from the Covid-19 crisis
24 Apr 2020As we hunker down for a tough ride this period, now is as good a time as any to take stock of how we can emerge stronger from this whole situation.
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OCBC Bank expects to disburse s$1 billion in government-assisted loans to small businesses by 30 June 2020
20 Apr 2020Fully utilising the MAS low-cost SGD Facility, this loan amount will exceed that of what OCBC Bank had lent to small businesses during the 2008-9 Global Financial Crisis
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OCBC Securities to temporarily close Investors Hub
17 Apr 2020OCBC Securities will close its Investors Hub at OCBC Centre South from 20 April to 4 May 2020, in support of the stricter social distancing measures implemented to encourage more people to stay home and in order to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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OCBC Bank is first to enable peer-to-peer transfers on Google Pay™ in Singapore, which becomes the third country to offer this aside from the United States and India
14 Apr 2020OCBC Bank customers can pay directly from their bank accounts to anyone registered to PayNow with the Google Pay app
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Is the stock market rally for real?
13 Apr 2020The Covid-19 crisis will go down in history as one of the most severe and unpredictable events in modern times.
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OCBC Bank to temporarily close 22 branches from 9 April 2020 to 4 May 2020
03 Apr 2020All ATMs and digital banking solutions are available as normal and there will be ample cash in ATMs and branches that are open
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Why fiscal support could be the silver lining in a time of turmoil
25 Mar 2020Market volatility has given rise to recession fears over the past few weeks in light of a rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic situation. A lack of earnings clarity has created added uncertainty to Asian markets, but Ms Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, sees a silver lining in fiscal policy and stimulus from key countries in the second quarter of 2020.
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OCBC Bank is first in Southeast Asia to enable instant encashment of cash cheques at ATMs
12 Mar 2020OCBC Bank's digital push at branches, now enhanced by next-generation ATMs, enables customers to perform close to 80 per cent of all frequently performed transactions without having to queue for a teller
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Mapletree Investments secures EUR 200 million sustainability-linked loan from OCBC Bank
09 Mar 2020This is one of the largest sustainability-linked loans for a real estate developer and is also Mapletree Investments' inaugural sustainability-linked loan.
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Turmoil in Perspective
06 Mar 2020Much has been written in the past week about the COVID-19 virus, but I wanted to take a step back from the recent market turmoil to provide a bit of perspective on the current market sell-down.
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OCBC Bank enables instant car loan approvals
03 Mar 2020Thanks to a digital process incorporating MyInfo and digital KYC, customers can now apply and get approval for car loans in under 60 seconds without any sharing of personal information with a third party
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OCBC Bank is first to leverage Singapore Customs' electronic Banker's Guarantee programme
02 Mar 2020The electronic Banker's Guarantee was issued by OCBC Bank on behalf of vCargo Cloud, a leading Infocomm Technology solution and service provider.
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OCBC Group Full Year 2019 Net Profit Rose 8% to a Record S$4.87 billion
21 Feb 2020Fourth quarter net profit rose 34% from a year ago and up 6% from the previous quarter. Proposed final dividend increased to 28 cents per share; 2019 full year dividend at 53 cents, 23% higher year-on-year.
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What investors should be looking at amid the coronavirus outbreak
19 Feb 2020The coronavirus has affected key Asian equity indices and added pressure on the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors. The situation is still evolving but Ms Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, explains its impact for the first half of 2020.
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7,000 OCBC Bank employees send food favourites, including bird's nest supplements, bubble tea, and energy bars - as well as appreciation cards - to staff of Tan Tock Seng hospital
17 Feb 202020,000 bottles of bird's nest, 14,000 cups of bubble tea, more than 45,000 packets of drinks and snacks and 7,000 cards will be delivered over the next two weeks, to offer respite from the stressful work
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OCBC Bank introduces COVID-19 targeted support measures to all affected customers
13 Feb 2020Corporate and retail customers across its core markets in the region will be offered tailored measures to tide over this difficult period.
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Why gold is an increasingly important investment asset
12 Feb 2020During times of volatility, gold is an important investment asset in your portfolio to hedge against market uncertainties. OCBC Bank Economist Howie Lee explains what drive the price of gold up or down and shares his view on how gold prices are likely to pan out in 2020.
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OCBC Bank donates RMB 1 million (S$200,000) to support communities in China affected by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak
05 Feb 2020OCBC Bank is supporting the Singapore Government’s initiative to offer aid to communities in China that are affected by the nCoV outbreak.
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OCBC Bank Partners Shwe Taung Group on Myanmar's first green loan
05 Feb 2020The US$44 million green loan will be used by Shwe Taung Group's subsidiary City Square Commercial Company Limited for the financing of Junction City Shopping Centre, an integrated retail and commercial development in Yangon's downtown.
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OCBC bank supports Singapore's first community shop that provides food that low-income households truly need
05 Feb 2020Besides contribution of $300,000 to Food from the Heart; staff volunteers will help man the shop and offer data analytics expertise to understand consumption habits of 5,000 eligible households, to facilitate replenishment of high-demand and healthier food types
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ComfortDelGro becomes first land transport company to adopt green loans with an A$25 million facility from OCBC Bank
21 Jan 2020Proceeds from the loan, which has been structured in accordance with the Green Loan Principles issued in 2018 by the Loan Market Association and Asia Pacific Loan Market Association, will be used to finance 50 hybrid buses.
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OCBC Bank appoints top female banker to lead newly formed Global Wholesale Banking Division
08 Jan 2020Both Ms Helen Wong and current Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ching Wei Hong, will be appointed Deputy Presidents
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OCBC Cycle 2020 launches new competitive cycling category - the OCBC Cycle Speedway Women's Championship
07 Jan 2020OCBC Cycle 2020 launches new competitive cycling category - the OCBC Cycle Speedway Women's Championship
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Business Banking
Hang Lung strengthens its commitment to sustainability with inaugural green loan from OCBC Bank
23 Dec 2019The leading property developer headquartered in Hong Kong secured the HK$1 billion green loan facility from OCBC Hong Kong Branch.
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OCBC Bank Appoints Two New Management Committee Members
19 Dec 2019New head of consumer banking in Singapore and new CEO for the China business joins the 24-member committee
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OCBC Bank tops 2019 sustainable finance league tables
18 Dec 2019OCBC Bank ranked first in Bloomberg's league table for green loans and renewable energy loans, and Debtwire's league table for green loans and sustainability-linked loans.
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Hoi Hup Realty secures first green loan in Southeast Asia's hospitality sector
09 Dec 2019OCBC Bank is Green Loan Advisor for the loan which is used to part finance the acquisition of luxury hotel Andaz Singapore. It is also the first green loan for Hoi Hup Realty.
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OCBC Bank partners with Google to enable enhanced digital payments leveraging PayNow in Singapore
11 Nov 2019OCBC Bank customers in Singapore will be the first to be able to download and use Google Pay to make peer-to-peer transactions in January 2020
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OCBC Group Reported Third Quarter 2019 Net Profit of S$1.17 billion
05 Nov 2019OCBC Group Reported Third Quarter 2019 Net Profit of S$1.17 billion
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OCBC Bank enables start-ups to open a bank account immediately after incorporation
04 Nov 2019This is made possible by an API between the bank and global information services provider Experian.
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OCBC Bank named World's Best Consumer Bank by Global Finance
24 Oct 2019OCBC Bank also won the 'Best Bank in Asia-Pacific' earlier this year
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Singtel's VIA Alliance welcomes OCBC Pay Anyone
21 Oct 2019Singtel will expand its VIA mobile payment alliance to include OCBC Bank, the first Singapore bank to join the alliance and the second regionally, after Thailand's KASIKORNBANK.
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The impact of cheap credit on the global economy
16 Oct 2019We may stave off this recession, but can we escape the next? Howie Lee, Economist at OCBC Bank, shares his views on how a prolonged low-interest rate environment potentially raises medium-term risks and what companies can do to create long term sustainable growth for themselves.
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Tat Hong's Towering Ambitions
08 Oct 2019Tat Hong is a homegrown company that has contributed in a big way to the building of Singapore’s distinctive landscape. But its journey hasn't been limited to Singapore - its journey has extended overseas as well.
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OCBC Bank and staff contribute S$1 million to kickstart the OCBC-NTUC First Campus Bridging Programme, which will help to make pre-school education free for children from low-income families
23 Sep 2019Supporting Singapore's national agenda to make pre-school education more accessible, the five-year programme will fund an average of two years of childcare fees for all eligible new enrolments at My First Skool and offer financial literacy workshops for these families
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In a first for Singapore, the OCBC Banking Assistant enables customers to use their voice to perform banking transactions and access services
10 Sep 2019Leveraging artificial intelligence and through digital 'conversations' on the OCBC Mobile Banking app, customers can pay bills, check account transactions and track expenses, thanks to natural language processing and machine learning
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Championing a global education movement
03 Sep 2019David Chiem, the founder of MindChamps, talks about how his vision to create the number 1 global brand in early childhood education is now taking shape.
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Going beyond sharp suits
03 Sep 2019Benjamin Barker founder and CEO Nelson Yap continues to transform the home-grown menswear label into a global lifestyle brand by harnessing technology and embracing novel franchising models.
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Charting growth through choppy waters
03 Sep 2019Being nimble and having a strong team at its helm has helped Transworld Group Singapore weather turbulent times and achieve success.
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OCBC Bank targets annual card billings of s$1 billion in three years with a travel credit card featuring a flexible reward programme
25 Aug 2019OCBC Bank has launched the new OCBC 90°N Mastercard Credit Card for the Singapore market, which is projected to achieve S$1 billion in annual card billings within three years
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OCBC Group Half Year 2019 Net Profit Rose 6% Year-on-Year to a Record S$2.45 billion
02 Aug 2019Second quarter profit from banking operations up 7% from a year ago to a new high
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OCBC Bank is first in Singapore to enable cash withdrawals at ATMs using QR codes
31 Jul 2019OCBC Bank customers no longer need an ATM card and PIN to withdraw cash from 655 OCBC ATMs in Singapore - they can simply scan a QR code on the OCBC Pay Anyone app
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NParks partners OCBC Bank to Create First-of-its-Kind High-Tech Arboretum in Southeast Asia
20 Jul 2019OCBC Bank's contribution of S$4 million also includes the transformation of Singapore's first black and white bungalow into a knowledge centre for conservation
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OCBC Bank launches Singapore's first Financial Wellness Index
15 Jul 2019Comprehensive survey of 2,000 working adults assesses how well people in Singapore fare across 10 pillars of financial wellness
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OCBC Bank co-designs Data Certification Pathway to grow pool of data scientists and data analysts in Singapore
09 Jul 2019All 12 data modules will be available to all Singaporeans on the MySkillsFuture portal by the fourth quarter of the year
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OCBC Bank partners republic polytechnic on first PayNow initiative for an education institution
02 Jul 2019Republic Polytechnic students can now pay their school fees with PayNow, making it the first educational institution to leverage this funds transfer service.
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OCBC Cycle 2019 is first recipient of new Eco Event certification after its waste reduction efforts pass strict tests
19 Jun 2019Supporting Singapore’s drive to waste less, OCBC Bank put its signature OCBC Cycle 2019 event through a rigorous green audit process – and has become the first event here to earn the Singapore Environment Council’s Eco Event certification.
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OCBC Bank launches postgraduate scholarship to deepen Artificial Intelligence talent pool
03 Jun 2019This is the first such scholarship offered by a bank in Asia or any Singapore company
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OCBC Bank enables instant approval and use of key consumer banking products
15 May 2019With the help of MyInfo and digital KYC, customers can now apply for - and then instantly make use of - credit cards, debit cards, personal loans, bank accounts and lines of credit via digital channels, including at branches and at roadshows
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OCBC Cycle 2019 offers 6,800 participants a chance to bond with friends and family at annual cycling fiesta
12 May 2019SINGAPORE, 12 May 2019 - Nearly 6,800 cyclists were out in full force at Nicoll Highway this morning for the 2019 OCBC Cycle's The Straits Times Ride and The Sportive Ride.
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Nail-biting finish sees the Philippines emerge winners from largest-ever field at OCBC Cycle Speedway Southeast Asia Championship
11 May 2019SINGAPORE, 11 May 2019 - The cycling team from the Philippines rode a near-perfect race as they beat the strongest field to date at the 2019 OCBC Cycle Speedway Southeast Asia (SEA) Championship on Saturday morning.
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OCBC Group Reported First Quarter 2019 Net Profit of S$1.23 billion
10 May 2019Earnings rose by 11% year-on-year and 33% quarter-on-quarter
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Singapore property and REITs in 2019
17 Apr 2019Property and real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are among the most popular investment asset classes in the market. Andy Wong, Senior Investment Analyst at OCBC Investment Research, shares his insights on how the two sectors will fare this year.
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Millennials in Singapore eschew power and fame for self-fulfillment and caring for the community: FRANK by OCBC survey
03 Apr 2019Inaugural annual survey aims to track the psychographic data of Singaporeans aged 16 to 29 years old
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OCBC Bank leads industry in setting up of board committee on ethics and conduct
27 Mar 2019The Ethics and Conduct Board Committee is the first such committee set up by a Singapore bank to build a strong, ethical culture, setting the tone from the top.
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Bank of Singapore continues to build Greater China bench strength with its latest appointment
25 Mar 2019Mr Richard Hu brings more than 20 years of banking experience in the region to his role as a Market Head at Bank of Singapore.
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OCBC Group Full Year 2018 Net Profit Grew 11% to a Record S$4.49 billion
22 Feb 2019OCBC Group Full Year 2018 Net Profit Grew 11% to a Record S$4.49 billion
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OCBC Bank rolls out digital 'soft' tokens to replace all hardware tokens for customers
18 Feb 2019OCBC Bank has rolled out a digital security token - OCBC OneToken - on the OCBC Mobile Banking app for secure and convenient digital banking, replacing all hardware security tokens for customers.
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OCBC Bank launches new business to give a boost to serial entrepreneurs
28 Jan 2019The launch follows a successful 12-month pilot which saw over S$100 million in new business loans to fund serial entrepreneurs and their businesses.
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The Singapore bond market in 2019
24 Jan 2019The Singapore corporate bond market ended 2018 on a dour note, with negative sentiment leading to volatility, falling bond prices in the secondary market and a decline in issuance volumes. Nevertheless, OCBC Credit Research analyst Andrew Wong believes there are still more opportunities than pitfalls and shares his thoughts on how bond investors can generate favourable returns despite the uncertainty hovering over the market in 2019.
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Investment themes to watch in 2019
21 Jan 2019Despite the sharp correction in global stock markets towards the end of 2018, OCBC Investment Research analysts believe that compelling investment themes continue to lie in plain sight. They share their views on ideas ranging from Singapore hospitality plays to the China property sector.
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The Singapore stock market in 2019
21 Jan 2019See-sawing stock markets have left investors feeling queasy as they head into 2019. Carmen Lee, Head of OCBC Investment Research, shares her views on how the Singapore market will fare in the year ahead, as well as a recommended strategy for investors to build a portfolio that can withstand market volatility.
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OCBC Bank launches first-of-its-kind digital business dashboard for SME customers as spending on apps almost doubles to $9 million
14 Jan 2019Saving SMEs time, the one-stop dashboard gives a holistic view of an SME's business, transforming data from some of the most popular digital apps like Facebook, PayPal, Mailchimp, Shopify and Quickbooks into actionable insights displayed via widgets.
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OCBC Cycle rolls out 11th edition with return of the OCBC Cycle Speedway Corporate Championship
11 Jan 2019Reigning champion, Myanmar, to return with other Southeast Asian teams to compete in the Speedway SEA Championship.
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OCBC Bank is first bank in Singapore to offer free online will writing service
27 Dec 2018Singapore, 27 Dec 2018 - OCBC Bank has rolled out a free online service to help Singapore citizens and residents aged 21 and above prepare their own wills within 10 minutes.
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OCBC Bank is the first bank in Singapore to roll out digital account opening service for MNCs
17 Dec 2018This initiative enables the account opening process to be simpler and more convenient for MNCs and other large corporates.
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OCBC Bank is first in Singapore to institute an annual review process for financial life goals
19 Nov 2018The review addresses a long-standing gap in financial planning today that results in many consumers not being able to reach their long-term financial goals because of missed opportunities
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OCBC Bank collaborates in a first-of-its-kind venture with leading chinese corporations Xiaomi and Hanhua
02 Nov 2018The MOU allows all three partners to tap on each other's expertise and resources to promote an integrated financial services model in China
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OCBC Group Reported 12% Year-on-Year Increase in Third Quarter 2018 Net Profit to a Record S$1.25 billion
01 Nov 2018OCBC Group Reported 12% Year-on-Year Increase in Third Quarter 2018 Net Profit to a Record S$1.25 billion
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OCBC launches brand promise to be Simply Spot On for customers
29 Oct 2018OCBC launches brand promise to be Simply Spot On for customers
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OCBC Bank leverages MyInfo to extend digital account opening services to SMEs
03 Oct 2018In June 2018, the bank became the first Singapore bank to use MyInfo to enable digital instant account opening when it was launched for the OCBC 360 Account.
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Environmental enthusiasts with viable green initiatives can once more apply for the #OCBCCARES Fund for the Environment
17 Sep 2018Following successful implementation of six projects totalling S$87,000 in 2017, the Fund aims to attract more applications that tackle a greater diversity of green issues in 2018.
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OCBC Bank brings audit to the digital age by harnessing Artificial Intelligence
11 Sep 2018OCBC Bank brings audit to the digital age by harnessing Artificial Intelligence
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OCBC Bank partners ASME to accelerate SMEs' digital adoption with the launch of SMECEN, an integrated suite of accounting, human resource and compliance solutions
10 Sep 2018OCBC Bank partners ASME to accelerate SMEs' digital adoption with the launch of SMECEN, an integrated suite of accounting, human resource and compliance solutions
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OCBC Bank is first bank in Southeast Asia to launch robo-investment service
23 Aug 2018OCBC RoboInvest - an automated, algorithm-based digital investment service - rolls out to young and tech-savvy retail investors following a successful pilot run last year
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2 in 3 SMEs say that they will go cashless by 2023
10 Aug 2018The adoption of PayNow by businesses is integral to this e-payments push and strong registration rates have already been recorded.
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OCBC Group second quarter 2018 net profit up 16% year-on-year to a record S$1.21 billion
06 Aug 2018Half year net profit grew 22% to a new high of S$2.32 billion
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OCBC Bank introduces first holistic, private sector-initiated programme to tackle dementia among vulnerable seniors
04 Aug 2018Combining a fun exercise regime and a compelling incentive system, the OCBC Glowing Years Programme succeeds in motivating seniors to improve their motor and cognitive skills, to reduce dementia risk
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OCBC Bank raises the bar for retail banking wealth advisors with first-of-its-kind certification programme using private banking standards
31 Jul 2018The OCBC-WMI Wealth Advisory Programme is the most comprehensive and structured wealth management programme by a consumer bank in Singapore that equips wealth advisors with private banking competencies
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OCBC Bank and CPF Board's PayNow collaboration off to a strong start
30 Jul 2018Since its launch in March 2018, the first government-to-consumer use of PayNow, enabled by OCBC Bank, has seen close to 4,000 withdrawals by CPF members aged 55 and above.
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OCBC Bank strengthens management team with new appointment
24 Jul 2018OCBC Bank strengthens management team with new appointment
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OCBC Bank to reduce teller jobs by half within two years with strong digital push at branches
23 Jul 2018Bank tellers will be converted to digital ambassadors and service executives or take on other advisory roles as a result of OCBC-designed ATMs and digital kiosks being installed at 35 OCBC Bank branches by 2020
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OCBC Bank make first e-commerce foray with online platform for mums
18 Jul 2018Focusing on the end-to-end needs of mums-to-be and young mums, mumstruly.com already offers over 600 listings of goods and services, with more to come
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OCBC Bank partners Wilmar on largest sustainability-linked bilateral loan by a Singapore bank
08 Jun 2018The US$200 million facility pegs interest rates to sustainability KPIs, giving a fillip to Singapore's responsible and sustainable finance movement.
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OCBC Bank and StarHub deepen 'We Economy' strategic partnership and announce Singapore's first multi-industry coalition loyalty programme
07 Jun 2018OCBC Bank and StarHub are jointly developing Singapore's first loyalty alliance
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OCBC Bank is first Singapore bank to let you immediately open and use a new bank account digitally
05 Jun 2018Singaporeans and PRs can now open a new OCBC 360 Account instantly, without having to visit a branch, by leveraging national data repository MyInfo and OCBC Bank's real-time digital know-your-customer process (e-KYC)
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OCBC Bank launches financial advisory and lifestyle programme to address the less discussed 'retirement risk zone' for seniors
28 May 2018Most often overlooked by financial institutions, the retirement risk zone is the most critical period leading into and after retirement
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OCBC Bank launches the largest workforce digital transformation programme for 29,000 employees
08 May 2018The $20 million three-year programme, the OCBC Future Smart Programme, adopts a structured approach with 4 qualification levels and a 7-pillar curriculum.
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OCBC Group first quarter 2018 net profit up 29% to S$1.11 billion
07 May 2018Return on equity higher at 11.8% compared to 9.6% a year ago
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Partnership with bicycle-sharing firm Mobike encouraged one in five of the 6,500 participants to cycle rent-free at OCBC Cycle 2018
06 May 2018The Singapore Civil Defence Force stormed to victory at the inaugural OCBC Cycle Corporate Chase
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Unheralded Myanmar shocks the competition at the 2018 OCBC Cycle Speedway Southeast Asia Championship
05 May 2018Local cycling powerhouse Specialized Roval Mavericks retakes OCBC Cycle Speedway Club Championship crown
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2017 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games gold medalist Calvin Sim, and bronze medalist Mohamed Elyas, join Team Singapore in battle for this year's OCBC Cycle Speedway Southeast Asia Championship crown
04 May 2018Eight Southeast Asian teams to battle it out at 2018 OCBC Cycle Speedway SEA Championship; two new clubs on board for OCBC Cycle Speedway Club Championship
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OCBC Bank announces appointment of new OCBC Securities Managing Director
23 Apr 2018Mr Dennis Hong succeeds Mr Raymond Chee at the bank's brokerage subsidiary
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OCBC Bank is first in Singapore to roll out AI-powered voice banking services in collaboration with Google
18 Apr 2018Just say, "Ok Google, talk to OCBC", to access OCBC Bank's services through the Google Assistant via Google Home devices or on smartphones
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OCBC Bank is first in Singapore to enable instant digital card issuance and provisioning on Apple Pay via OCBC Mobile Banking app
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OCBC Bank deepens alliance with Bank of Shanghai to capture rising Belt and Road opportunities
02 Apr 2018Read More
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OCBC Bank's Purpose-built Regional Data Centre is the First by a Singapore Bank
19 Mar 2018S$240-million state-of-the-art facility boasts top security, high resiliency and energy efficiency to meet OCBC Group's business needs for the next 30 years
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OCBC Bank is the first bank in Singapore to launch its own artificial intelligence unit
14 Mar 2018With an initial investment of $10M over three years, OCBC Bank adopts an 'AI-first' strategy in developing digital capabilities
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Bank of Singapore appoints veteran banker as Hong Kong branch Chief Executive
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Bank of Singapore hires veteran banker to drive European strategic growth
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CSR, Events & Sponsorships
Tackling Singapore's Solid Waste Problem is Key Concern Among Applicants of the #OCBCCares Fund of the Environment
06 Mar 2018OCBC Bank will provide full funding for six ground-up proposals costing $87,000, addressing environmental sustainability issues that can deliver meaningful and long-term benefits for Singapore
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OCBC Bank is First in Singapore to Launch Voice-Powered Conversational Banking
23 Feb 2018OCBC Bank's retail customers can now ask Siri to check their bank balances, credit card overview and make e-payments
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OCBC Group Full Year 2017 Net Profit Rose 19% to S$4.15 Billion
14 Feb 2018OCBC Group Full Year 2017 Net Profit Rose 19% to S$4.15 Billion
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OCBC Cycle 2018 Partners Mobike to Offer 2,000 Rental-Free Bikes for Participants
22 Jan 2018This year's event promises greater fun riding on 23km and 42km of closed roads in Singapore, with a new corporate competitive category, bigger discounts and more benefits with new partnerships
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OCBC Bank Increases Support for Small and Emerging Businesses with New Loan Scheme
15 Jan 2018Revolving short term loan closes the gap in cash flow financing with a flexible repayment and re-drawing structure
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OCBC Bank Launches One-Stop Advisory Service for Property Purchase
04 Jan 2018The OCBC OneAdvisor Home service brings together all the information and advice a home buyer needs under one roof
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OCBC Bank Deploys Two 'Robots' - Bob and Zac - to Automate And Speed Up Processes
22 Nov 2017Experimentation with 'robotics process automation' had been ongoing since 2015
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More than 6,500 Participants Rode in Singapore's Largest Cycling Event
19 Nov 2017More than 6,500 Participants Rode in Singapore's Largest Cycling Event
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Underdogs Win the Day at the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships 2017
18 Nov 2017Underdogs Win the Day at the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships 2017
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Cycling Powerhouse & 2017 SEA Games Silver Medalist Thailand, & New-Comers Laos, Debut at the OCBC Cycle Speedway SEA Championship 2017
17 Nov 2017Eight teams from Southeast Asia will battle it out while 15 local clubs - the highest showing of clubs since the inaugural race - will vie for top honors at the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships
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OCBC Bank is the First in Singapore to Distribute Health Insurance via Mobile and Internet Banking
09 Nov 2017Eligible customers can now buy Early Cancer Care via OCBC Bank's mobile and Internet banking platforms in a few clicks, without the need to fill in any physical forms
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OCBC Bank is the First Singapore Bank to Tap Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Combat Financial Crime
07 Nov 2017The use of these technologies will significantly increase the bank's operational efficiency and accuracy in the detection of suspicious transactions
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OCBC Bank is first to launch face ID facial recognition for customers to access consumer and business banking apps
06 Nov 2017Launched with the Apple iPhone X, OCBC OneLook is the first service in Singapore to use Face ID facial recognition technology to enable payments or the viewing of bank account, credit card and investment information
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OCBC Bank Tells the 85-Year Story of its People and Ethos with the Launch of "Wind behind the Sails"
31 Oct 2017The book regales readers with never-been-told stories of OCBC Bank's experiences, giving insights into not just the bank's triumphs but also its setbacks, missteps and the lessons it learnt
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OCBC Group Reported Third Quarter 2017 Net Profit of S$1.06 billion
26 Oct 2017OCBC Group Reported Third Quarter 2017 Net Profit of S$1.06 billion
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OCBC Bank and Starhub Spearhead Building of Singapore-Centric 'We Economy'
09 Oct 2017OCBC Bank and Starhub Spearhead Building of Singapore-Centric 'We Economy'
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OCBC Bank Leads the Charge in Asia in Using Voice Recognition Technology for Business Banking Mobile Solutions
04 Oct 2017OCBC Bank Leads the Charge in Asia in Using Voice Recognition Technology for Business Banking Mobile Solutions
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OCBC Bank, HSBC and MUFG, together with the Infocomm Media Development Authority, complete proof-of-concept on ASEAN's first industry Know Your Customer blockchain
03 Oct 2017If adopted, the Know Your Customer (KYC) blockchain can improve the experience of on-boarding customers and reduce inefficiencies and costs associated with KYC and compliance
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OCBC Bank is First Bank in Singapore to Launch Transactional API for Giro Set-Up
18 Sep 2017By November 2017, OCBC customers will be the first in Singapore to benefit from the instant set-up of GIRO facility for income tax and property tax via IRAS' myTax Portal
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OCBC Bank Launches Mobile Keyboard to Enable Cashless Payments Directly from any Mobile App
28 Aug 2017The 'OCBC Keyboard' allows customers to make e-payments to any bank account in Singapore without exiting their current mobile app
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OCBC Bank and Bank of Ningbo Deepen Partnership with a 10-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement
22 Aug 2017Under the agreement, both banks will leverage mutual strengths, networks and platforms to grow their businesses and serve customers in the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia
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OCBC Bank's Mighty Savers Programme Turns 10 with Financial Literacy Tour for 3,000 Children from 27 Pre-Schools
11 Aug 2017OCBC Bank's Mighty Savers Programme Turns 10 with Financial Literacy Tour for 3,000 Children from 27 Pre-Schools
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OCBC Group Reported Second Quarter 2017 Net Profit of S$1.08 Billion
27 Jul 2017OCBC Group Reported Second Quarter 2017 Net Profit of S$1.08 Billion
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OCBC Bank Pilots Artificial Intelligence Solutions with Two Fintechs to Fight Money Laundering
19 Jul 2017Anti-money laundering transaction monitoring tools being explored could increase analysts' productivity by 100 per cent
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OCBC Bank Makes PayNow Even More Seamless by Enabling Account-to-Account QR Code Funds Transfers
18 Jul 2017OCBC Pay Anyone App enables customers to send and ask for money using QR codes, so parties do not even need to share mobile or NRIC numbers
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OCBC Bank Launches First Private Sector-Led Fund for Environmental Conservation Projects
10 Jul 2017The #OCBCCares Fund for the Environment will fully fund ground-up projects that deliver meaningful and long-term benefits for society
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OCBC Cycle 2017 Introduces First-of-its-kind Corporate Race Category for Companies to Compete in the National Stadium
07 Jul 2017Cyclists can also look forward to the introduction of the Loyal Cyclist Discount on registration fees to reward past participants, themes to spice up the community rides and a uniquely-designed collectible medal
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OCBC Bank Partners NParks to Lead First-of-Its-Kind Habitat Enhancement Programme for Coney Island Park
29 Jun 2017Collectively, OCBC Bank management and staff are the single largest donor to commit funding of S$250,000 and volunteer efforts to enhance habitat at Coney Island Park by planting over 50 species of native coastal plants, including rare and endangered plants
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OCBC Bank Introduces First Artificial Intelligence-Powered HR Mobile App
05 Jun 2017Employees in Singapore to benefit from comprehensive HR mobile app with a first-of-its kind system-integrated chatbot that instantly delivers answers customised according to employees' profiles
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OCBC Bank Launches Cashless QR Code Payments with its First Standalone Mobile Payments App
30 May 2017The popular OCBC Pay Anyone e-payment services - which includes a new QR code cashless payment service - are consolidated into a standalone mobile app for our customers' convenience
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OCBC Bank Expands Wealth Management Franchise with the Launch of Onshore Private Banking in Indonesia
22 May 2017OCBC NISP Private Banking sets out to capture the wealth management needs of 48,000 high net worth individuals with total wealth of US$161 billion
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OCBC Bank to Acquire National Australia Bank's Private Wealth Business in Singapore and Hong Kong
11 May 2017The business provides an immediate boost to OCBC Bank's mortgage and deposit books across both its core markets and broadens its customer base
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OCBC Group First Quarter 2017 Net Profit of S$973 Million
09 May 2017First quarter earnings climbed 14% year-on-year and 23% from the previous quarter
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OCBC Bank Launches Banking Internship Programme That Goes Beyond Banking to Nurture Future Entrepreneurs
17 Apr 2017OCBC FRANKpreneurship helps students develop an enterprising mindset and equips them with the skills to be successful entrepreneurs, while immersing them in a banking environment
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OCBC Bank Signs Partnership Agreements with Bank of Shanghai and SIIC Trade Group
12 Apr 2017The alliances build on OCBC's ongoing efforts to capture the opportunities arising from the increasing connectivity between China and Southeast Asia
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OCBC Bank and UOB Customers Now Enjoy Unlimited Fee-Free Cash Withdrawals on Both Banks' Shared ATM Network
07 Apr 2017Read MoreFinTech & Innovation
OCBC Bank Launches First Artificial Intelligence-Powered Home & Renovation Loan Specialist
05 Apr 2017Without redirecting consumers, the chatbot - equipped with a TDSR calculator - can accurately answer commonly-asked questions regarding home loans or other general queries about home and renovation loans
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OCBC Bank is the First Bank in Southeast Asia to Pilot Robo-Advisory Service
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OCBC Expands CSR Programme with S$600,000 in Annual Funding and a New Name
02 Mar 2017#OCBCCares widens corporate social responsibility focus beyond vulnerable children and education to include the elderly, special needs persons and environmental sustainability; over 3,000 people and 2,500 families to be helped in the first year
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Banks of Singapore's Branch in Dubai International Financial Centre Officially Opened
19 Feb 2017Opening of the branch in Dubai International Financial Centre deepens Bank of Singapore's presence in the Middle East
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OCBC Group Full Year 2016 Net Profit at S$3.47 Billion
14 Feb 2017Full Year earnings declined 11% mainly from increased allowances and lower contributions from insurance
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OCBC Bank Closes Largest M&A Deal Advised by an Asian Bank Over the Past Year in Indonesia
08 Feb 2017OCBC Sekuritas, OCBC Bank's Indonesian subsidiary, was exclusive financial adviser for the sale of a stake in Indonesia's longest toll road for over S$270 million
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Bank of Singapore to Enable Its Clients to Book Their Assets in Switzerland with Vontobel
06 Feb 2017Agreement allows Bank of Singapore clients to place their assets in Vontobel's booking centre in Zurich and have access to the Swiss wealth manager's extensive range of European financial products and services.
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OCBC Bank's Chongqing Business Boosted by Chongqing Connectivity Initiative
13 Jan 2017Loans growth at Chongqing branch tripled year-on-year in November 2016 as a result of increased business activity
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