OCBC is Asia-Pacific’s strongest bank and third globally: The Asian Banker
This is the first time a Singapore bank is among the top three; DBS is ranked 23rd, and UOB 187th.
OCBC has emerged as the third strongest bank globally and the top performer in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region according to the TAB Global 1000 World's Strongest Banks 2026 ranking released on October 27. Only JPMorgan Chase and Saudi National Bank topped OCBC in the ranking. This marks the first time a Singapore bank has made it to the top three in the world since the ranking began in 2023.
OCBC also leads the Straits Times Index in 2026, with its share price up by 46.6 percent this year. The bank's strong performance can be attributed to its diversified earnings, sound asset quality, and strong capital position. OCBC's ability to balance profitability with prudent balance sheet management has been crucial in its financial strength.
OCBC reported a record second-quarter net profit of $2.22 billion in August, a 22 percent increase from the previous year, surpassing the $1.91 billion forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts.
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