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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation

(華僑銀行)

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.

Skyline of Boat Quay with prominent bank buildings in Singapore’s financial district, featuring OCBC, UOB, and Raffles Place. On Monday, OCBC announced its decision to take over HSBC’s retail and wealth management in Indonesia. Photo: Shutterstock

Banking & finance

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

The move will add 336,000 customers and US$5.17 billion in assets under management to OCBC Indonesia.

5 May 2026 - 8:07PMvideocam

Hong Kong property

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

11 Mar 2026 - 5:45PM

Books and literature

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

2 Mar 2026 - 4:35PM

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.

6 Feb 2026 - 2:12PMvideocam

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa smiles to journalists during the handover ceremony in Jakarta on September 9, 2025. Photo: EPA

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.

14 Jan 2026 - 11:07AM

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.

12 Jan 2026 - 7:03PM

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.

6 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Rickie Chan, head of private banking for Greater China and CEO for Hong Kong at Bank of Singapore, poses for a photo on December 3, 2025. Photo: Enoch Yiu

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.

29 Dec 2025 - 6:30PM

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.

27 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM

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.

24 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM

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.

19 Dec 2025 - 10:54AMvideocam

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi. Photo: Prince Holding Group

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.

25 Nov 2025 - 2:35PM

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.

8 Nov 2025 - 1:30PM

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.

19 Oct 2025 - 1:39PM

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.

2 Sep 2025 - 8:51PMvideocam

Demonstrators wearing accessories and face paint in the colours of Thailand’s national flag hold a sign reading ‘No prime minister from the Pheu Thai Party’ during a protest in Bangkok on Sunday. Photo: EPA

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.

12 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM

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.

10 Jul 2025 - 2:03PM

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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation

(華僑銀行)

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

The move will add 336,000 customers and US$5.17 billion in assets under management to OCBC Indonesia.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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