OCBC Bank – 1st half results are out. The dividend fell to 41 cents versus 44 cents last year. Net profit of S $ 3.70 billion for the first half of 2025 (“1h25”), 6% under the record S $ 3.93 billion in the previous year

OCBC Group first half 2025 Net profit on S $ 3.70 billion interim dividend of 41 cents declared Singapore, August 1, 2025-oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (“OCBC”) reported the net profit of S $ 3.70 billion for the first half of the first year of the 1h25 “) (“1h24”). The total income of OCBC had not changed much because a decrease in net interest income from the peak level was mainly compensated by robust reimbursements and growth of trade revenues a year ago. The cost-income ratio was maintained under 40%and higher credit allowances were set aside with a view to the current uncertain business environment. The quality of the assets remained benign with non-performing loan ratio at 0.9%, while the coverage of the allowance for total non-performing assets was 156%. The group maintained its solid financial position and an interim just dividend of 41 cents was declared, which represents a paying ratio of 50% of 1H25 Group network win. The group continues to work for the previously announced S $ 2.5 billion capital efficiency …