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OCBC Bank and MetaVerse Green Exchange to develop new green financing solutions with tokenised carbon credits
25 Apr 2022This partnership between the two Singapore firms aims to help accelerate corporates’ journey to carbon neutrality.
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OCBC Securities and Lion Global Investors list Singapore's first low-carbon ETF
11 Apr 2022The Lion-OCBC Securities Singapore Low Carbon ETF offers investors the opportunity to do good for the environment and their investment portfolios
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OCBC Group to hire 1,500 tech talents over next three years to accelerate digital transformation
25 Mar 2022The 1,500 people to be hired will fill in-demand tech positions such as application developers, cybersecurity experts, blockchain specialists and data scientists.
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OCBC Cycle 2022 to welcome up to 2,000 cyclists in person on closed roads
14 Mar 2022After a two-year hiatus, OCBC Cycle 2022 is back at Singapore Sports Hub for both competitive and non-competitive rides while keeping the virtual component.
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OCBC Group Full Year 2021 Net Profit Rose 35% to S$4.86 billion
23 Feb 2022Proposed final dividend increased to 28 cents per share
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OCBC Bank rolls out emergency kill switch so customers can freeze all accounts if scammed
16 Feb 2022Read moreConsumer Banking
Statement by OCBC Bank on update of goodwill payouts relating to the SMS phishing scam
30 Jan 2022Read moreConsumer Banking
Media Response on full goodwill payout to all victims of SMS phishing scam impersonating OCBC Bank
19 Jan 2022Read moreCorporate News, Consumer Banking
OCBC Bank has been making goodwill payouts to victims of the recent SMS phishing scam since 8 January 2022
17 Jan 2022Each case has to be reviewed and validated thoroughly
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Consumer Banking
OCBC Bank again warns customers of SMS scams attacks with expected surge in attacks over the New Year weekend
30 Dec 2021Customers should not click on dubious URL links provided in unsolicited text messages even if the SMSes come through the OCBC SMS thread.
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OCBC Bank advises public against SMS phishing scams impersonating the bank
23 Dec 2021OCBC Bank has seen a sharp rise in the number of 'smishing’ (phishing via SMS) scams impersonating the Bank over the past few weeks.
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OCBC Bank and Ngee Ann Polytechnic co-design tech internship to tackle talent shortage in the financial sector
20 Dec 2021The one-year curated internship represents a new industry-in-curriculum pathway and opens the door for full-time employment with the bank upon graduation.
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OCBC Bank closes sustainability-linked cross-currency swap with Cromwell European REIT
17 Dec 2021The deal marks the first time the Bank has executed a sustainability-linked derivative with a European client and expands its sustainable finance portfolio to the global market.
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OCBC Bank adopts Poseidon Principles to accelerate decarbonisation of shipping sector
15 Dec 2021OCBC Bank has joined leading global banks to become the first in Southeast Asia to adopt the Poseidon Principles, a globally recognised framework that guides how the Bank determines, assesses and manages the climate alignment of its ship finance portfolio to support the shipping industry’s targets of reducing carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2050.
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Reimagining wealth management to thrive in the new normal
08 Nov 2021Asia’s wealth management landscape is changing dramatically. Shifting customer preferences, new competitive and regulatory trends, innovative digital-led business models are all coming together in a perfect storm, creating a ‘new normal’ for wealth management, and its consumers and advisors.
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OCBC Bank enables the instant purchase of gold and silver digitally
05 Nov 2021Within a week of its launch, OCBC Bank customers bought more than S$1 million worth of precious metals via the OCBC Digital mobile banking app
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The Covid-19 pandemic has made many Singaporeans adopt better financial habits
02 Nov 2021The third OCBC Financial Wellness Index found that digital acceleration from the pandemic saw close to half of Singaporeans across all age groups leveraging financial digital tools for financial planning and investing
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OCBC Bank extends green loan to first property development leveraging BCA's new building energy efficiency assessment tool
26 Oct 2021The green loan was issued to Fairview Development Private Ltd, a unit of leading Singapore-based developer, Tong Eng Group, for its first energy-efficient residential project qualified using the new national assessment tool
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OCBC to back youth projects supporting Singapore Green Plan
19 Oct 2021OCBC Bank once again partners Eco Business to advance Singapore’s green interests through its Sustainability Exchange programme
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OCBC Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary partners China’s Ping An Bank to provide two-way Wealth Management Connect services
19 Oct 2021The highly-anticipated cross-boundary investment scheme by China is estimated to generate about S$670 million worth of wealth fees a year and is seen as a test-bed for more relaxation to China’s capital controls.
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OCBC bank launches one-stop travel site and travel credit card as Singapore re-opens tourism
12 Oct 2021OCBC bank goes beyond banking to set up a one-stop travel site specially dedicated to attractively-priced hotel accommodation as well as booking of flights and car rentals
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OCBC Bank, partnering with Eco-Business, launches OCBC Climate Index to measure environmental sustainability awareness and climate action in Singapore
17 Aug 2021Eco-Business developed the approach and framework for the Index. OCBC Bank developed the research methodology.
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OCBC Group First Half 2021 Net Profit rose 86% to S$2.66 billion from S$1.43 billion a year ago
04 Aug 2021Interim dividend of 25 cents declared
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GuocoLand, OCBC Bank and Doxa to pilot first end-to-end digital procurement and payments workflow solution for built environment ecosystem
03 Aug 2021Enterprise digital platform streamlines procurement and payments workflow processes by connecting all parties in the real estate value chain.
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OCBC Bank is first to integrate with IRAS’s payment API to enable direct payment of taxes via digital banking
22 Jul 2021The new feature enables customers to have a seamless review and payment of taxes within a single digital platform
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Singapore SME recovery continues in Q2 despite tighter COVID-19 measures: OCBC SME Index
15 Jul 2021The impact of the Heightened Alert measures in May and June was mitigated as Singapore SMEs were better prepared for the disruptions, having adapted their businesses after the Circuit Breaker last year.
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Fortune REIT obtains sustainability-linked loan of HK$1.5 billion from OCBC Bank
15 Jul 2021OCBC Bank is the sole lender for the transaction.
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Lion Global Investors and OCBC Securities list Singapore's first China focused dividend-pay ETF
12 Jul 2021The Lion-OCBC Securities China Leaders ETF captures the growth potential of 80 of the largest Stock Connect Chinese companies listed on the Stock Exchanges of Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
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OCBC Bank rolls out comprehensive sustainability training as it adds more than 50 new jobs in ESG push
08 Jul 2021To meet the surge in demand for sustainability-related roles as the Bank accelerates its sustainability drive, all 30,000 employees will have the opportunity to attain at least basic knowledge of sustainability in a structured manner, with those in sustainability-related roles expertly trained.
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Joint ventures between Allgreen Properties Ltd and Kerry Properties Ltd secure S$861.75 million green loan from DBS, Maybank and OCBC Bank
07 Jul 2021The proceeds will be used to finance a mixed-use development project comprising a retail mall and residential development, known as Pasir Ris 8.
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OCBC Bank is first bank in Asia to complete transition of its Sterling covered bonds' interest rate benchmark
10 Jun 2021The move is in line with the cessation of GBP LIBOR by the end of 2021 and the switch to SONIA.
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OCBC closes sustainability-linked swap with Far East Hospitality Trust
09 Jun 2021With the Bank’s aim to grow its sustainable finance portfolio and lead the drive to a more sustainable economy, bringing sustainability into the world of derivatives is the latest way of incentivising businesses to achieve their climate change goals.
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Millennials to drive the ESG investing revolution
17 May 2021Millennials, the largest generation in history, with an estimated population in excess of two billion, are clearly a major force to be reckoned with.
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OCBC Bank is first to leverage Visa Commercial Pay Mobile as part of its inaugural virtual purchasing card offering
10 May 2021OCBC Bank ups the ante with its virtual commercial card offering with the integration of the first-of-its kind mobile employee payment solution for corporates.
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Green shoots in healthcare and transport lead broad-based recovery for SMEs in 1Q 2021: OCBC SME Index
05 May 2021SME cashflows return to pre-circuit breaker levels though challenges remain in several industries. The OCBC SME Index is the first data-driven SME-focused index in Singapore based on SME transactional data.
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OCBC Bank Appoints Ivy Au-Yeung as Chief Executive of OCBC Wing Hang Bank in Hong Kong
26 Apr 2021Ms Au-Yeung will report to the Group CEO of OCBC Bank, Ms Helen Wong. Mr Na Wu Beng, the current Chief Executive, is retiring on 19 May 2021.
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Banking on a Resilient Workforce
13 Apr 2021When Covid-19 started to change the world, we were able to implement a quick and smooth transition into the new normal. In his interview for the Human Capital Partnership (HCP) E-Bulletin Cover Story (April to June 2021 edition), Jason Ho, our Head of Group HR shared how OCBC Bank built its workforce into one that is resilient and relevant in a world of fast change and inevitable crises.
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Sun Venture obtains £85.5 million green loan financing from OCBC Bank
05 Apr 2021OCBC Bank is the sole lender and green loan advisor for this transaction. The green loan was extended under Sun Venture’s existing Green Loan Framework which was developed with OCBC Bank for its maiden green loan in 2019
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OCBC Bank extends Wilmar a three-year US$150 million sustainability-linked loan
01 Apr 2021OCBC Bank and Wilmar had previously collaborated on a US$200 million sustainability-linked loan in 2018.
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Singapore's first 'Eco Care' home and renovation loan to incentivise eco-friendly customers with lower interest rates and rewards
31 Mar 2021OCBC Bank launches Singapore’s first eco-friendly retail loans for residential property purchases and renovation.
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Far East Hospitality Trust secures maiden sustainability-linked loan facility of S$125 million from OCBC Bank
29 Mar 2021The loan’s interest margin are tied to selected sustainability targets that were set together with OCBC Bank, the sole lender for the transaction.
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OCBC Cycle 2021 to bring the thrill of road racing after two-year hiatus due to Covid-19
25 Mar 2021The 13th edition of OCBC Cycle will feature a hybrid format of on-site races and mass virtual rides with new distances of 100km and 200km
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Food from the Heart and OCBC Bank launch second shop-for-free Community Shop in Boon Lay to offer wider food choices to families in need
24 Mar 2021- With the additional donation of $200,000 for the shop at Boon Lay, OCBC Bank’s support for the Community Shop programme now stands at $500,000 - Survey conducted by FFTH shows 98% of respondents prefer the shop-for-free concept over other food support programmes, with freedom of choice as their top reason
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Manulife US REIT partners DBS and OCBC Bank on maiden sustainability-linked loan
24 Mar 2021This US$250 million sustainability-linked loan comes on the back of Manulife US REIT's inaugural green loan which we extended last year, after developing their green loan framework.
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FFTH and OCBC Bank launch second Community Shop
24 Mar 2021With the additional donation of $200,000 for the shop at Boon Lay, OCBC Bank’s support for the Community Shop programme now stands at $500,000
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The global markets one year on in pandemic: Is the best yet to be?
23 Mar 2021One year after global equities took a huge hit due to the pandemic, the global economic recovery is on track to gradually return to pre-pandemic levels.
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OCBC Bank is first in Southeast Asia to enable face verification for ATM banking transactions
18 Mar 2021From tomorrow, OCBC Bank customers will be able to check account balances at selected ATMs using face verification. This will be rolled out progressively to all 550 OCBC Bank ATMs in Singapore for cash withdrawals and other ATM services.
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Gold Ridge bags S$900 million green loan from DBS, OCBC Bank and UOB for NEX mall
16 Mar 2021This deal marks Gold Ridge’s first foray into sustainable finance.
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OCBC Bank launches ‘ECO-CARE’ car loan package for purchase of electric vehicles
15 Mar 2021In addition to lower loan interest rate, eligible customers can enjoy up to 18 months of free charging and free installation of charging station
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Three reasons why a greener economy is achievable
12 Mar 2021Government support, sustainable finance, economic viability of green projects will help pave way
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For SMEs that have gone digital, the new challenge is to be deeply digital
10 Mar 2021Pandemic pushed many to go digital; they now have the opportunity to mine the possibilities of the new currency of digitalisation: data.
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Time for Singapore's SMEs to prioritise sustainability
24 Feb 2021With grant support and green financing options, even small businesses can pivot to get ready.
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OCBC Group Fourth Quarter 2020 Net Profit Rose 10% to S$1.13 billion from the Previous Quarter
24 Feb 2021Full year 2020 net profit at S$3.59 billion
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OCBC Bank and Charge+ form strategic partnership to 'green' Singapore's land transport sector
15 Feb 2021OCBC Bank and Charge+, an operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the ‘greening’ of Singapore’s land transport sector.
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Mapletree Logistics Trust secures S$200 million green revolving credit facility from OCBC Bank
09 Feb 2021Mapletree Logistics Trust's first foray into sustainable finance, back in November 2019, was also supported by OCBC Bank through a S$200 million sustainability-linked loan.
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OCBC Bank rolls out employee support programme for Covid-19 vaccine
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OCBC appoints Ms Helen Wong as Group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr Samuel Tsien
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Business Banking, Sustainability
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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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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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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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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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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Business Banking, Sustainability
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 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 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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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 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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Corporate News
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 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 deepens alliance with Bank of Shanghai to capture rising Belt and Road opportunities
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FinTech & Innovation
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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Consumer Banking
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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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 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 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
07 Mar 2017Read MoreSee more
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