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Nurturing growth, embracing change
The CEOs of DBS, OCBC and UOB talk to us about talent, tech and the future of the finance industry.
September 12, 2024
Banking & finance
OCBC CEO’s salary up by 8% to $12.1 mil for FY2023
During the year, Wong’s basic salary remained unchanged at $1.4 million.
April 05, 2024
Banking & finance
OCBC's Wong reaffirms One Bank vision with eyes firmly on shareholders’ returns
OCBC's rebranding involves a reset with a focus on the regional flow business and dividends
December 07, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
OCBC sustainable finance loan book hits $52 bil, breaking $50 bil target two years ahead of schedule
Group CEO Helen Wong cites “natural demand” for sustainable loans, allowing its portfolio to grow at a “much faster pace”.
December 03, 2023
Banking & finance
From one war to two: OCBC expects slower loan growth, sustained NIMs after 3QFY2023
OCBC's group CEO Helen Wong says she expects the bank’s current NIMs to hold steady through 1HFY2024 ending June 2024.
November 16, 2023
Banking & finance
OCBC gunning for $3 bil revenue boost from Asean-Greater China focus
How does OCBC plan to differentiate itself from its peers with its “Asean-Greater China focus”?
July 13, 2023
Banking & finance
OCBC to invest more than $50 mil into banking Greater China, targets $3 bil incremental revenue by 2025
As part of a strategic and branding refresh, OCBC also aims to double its investment banking revenue in three years.
July 03, 2023
Banking & finance
No stress from commercial real estate, higher dividends and less volatile Great Eastern: OCBC
OCBC reported record earnings in 1Q2023 ensuring higher dividends this year as CEO says CRE loan portfolio is robust
May 11, 2023
Banking & finance
OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s salary grew by 46.8% y-o-y to $11.2 mil in FY2022
Wong was appointed as the bank’s group CEO on Jan 8, 2021.
March 31, 2023
Results
OCBC reports record FY2022 earnings of $5.75 billion, up 18%
The bank plans to pay a final dividend of 40 cents, bringing full year payout to 68 cents
February 24, 2023