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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation

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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation
華僑銀行
The latest news and top stories on Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, headquartered in Singapore. OCBC is involved in commercial banking, wealth management and insurance services, serving individuals, large corporates, SMEs and high-net-worth clients across Southeast Asia and Greater China. OCBC is the second largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets.
People walk past buildings in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wealth management

Goldman Sachs upbeat on wealth outlook despite worries over China’s tax scrutiny

Robust fee growth tipped for Hong Kong, Singapore banks as mainland Chinese clients’ offshore allocations driven by diversification: report.

Banking & finance

OCBC acquires HSBC’s retail and wealth management operations in Indonesia

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property could gain as Middle East turmoil reshapes global wealth

Books and literature

War zones, jingles and litter picking – the HKILF’s literary legend visits

Weird and wonderful real-life tales of authors who have appeared at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, from Margaret Atwood to Salman Rushdie.

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival features a host of panel discussions with renowned authors. Photo: Handout
Indonesia

Indonesian finance minister pushes back after Moody’s rating cut

Moody’s has downgraded Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

A night view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from The Peak. Property prices in the city are expected to trend upwards this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong favoured as wealth planning platform, bank CEO says

City’s stock market and incentives will continue to attract family offices from around Asia-Pacific, Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong CEO says.

Banking & finance

OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme

Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.

Malaysia

How the Peranakan Chinese built one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful networks

Born of trade and migration, the Peranakan community has forged a distinct identity that has bridged China and Southeast Asia for centuries.

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The Khoo elders observe the Tung Chen prayer ceremony in the ancestral hall of the Long San Tong Khoo Kongsi on December 20. Photo: Ushar Daniele
Singapore

Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt

A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.

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The central business district in Singapore. Official data showed the unemployment rate of residents aged below 30 was 5.5 per cent in September. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Singapore arrests US-sanctioned yacht captain linked to tycoon Chen Zhi

Police said Nigel Tang was arrested for his ‘suspected involvement in money laundering offences’ related to the alleged scam empire boss.

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Banking & finance

Yuan’s long-term hedge costs equalise for first time since 2011

The risk reversal as the yuan has fared better than expected this year and as investors brace for a weaker dollar on Fed rate cut prospects.

Singapore

Fun or nuisance? Singapore’s pickleball fever leaves neighbours on edge

A shortage of courts has seen players turn to improvised venues in housing estates, prompting a surge in noise complaints.

More than 5,000 people in Singapore consider themselves active pickleball players, according to the latest estimates. Photo: AP
Singapore

Why a US$70 day trip to Johor is now Singaporeans’ favourite leisure hack

Singapore residents made more than 11 million trips across the causeway in the first seven months of this year, fuelling a retail boom.

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The Malaysian city of Johor Bahru is popular among Singaporeans for grocery shopping, dining and entertainment. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Will Thailand’s next PM be decided by the reformist opposition?

The People’s Party has demanded that any government it helps form must dissolve parliament within four months to hold a snap election.

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Tourism

Want a cheap Maldives-like holiday in Indonesia? The problem is getting there

As Indonesia banks on Bali to boost back its tourism sector, places like Seram Island and Raja Ampat are crying out for investment.

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Singapore

‘Low-key crazy’: Singaporean students vie for campus finance club places

Facing intense competition for banking jobs, students hope membership in these clubs will help differentiate them to potential employers.

Office workers in Singapore’s Central Business District. Photo: EPA-EFE
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