OCBC announced lower online commissions: OCBC stock gains 1.00 percent

Published on 10/09/2026 at 12:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

First-half profit rose 13.00 percent to SGD 4.20 billion. OCBC stock costs EUR 20.26 on October 9, 2026 versus EUR 20.06, plus 1.00 percent.

Key points in brief

OCBC announced permanent removal of minimum online commissions on October 1, 2026.
Young investor trades increased nearly 60.00 percent year on year by September 30, 2026.
OCBC stock was at EUR 20.26 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 1.00 percent versus EUR 20.06.
First-half 2026 net profit rose 13.00 percent to SGD 4.20 billion, while net interest margin narrowed to 1.73 percent.

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OCBC announced lower online commissions on October 1, 2026, and OCBC stock was trading at EUR 20.26 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 1.00 percent versus the prior close of EUR 20.06. The bank said its young investors made nearly 60.00 percent more trades year on year by September 30, 2026, giving the digital-trading push a measurable operating angle.

Digital access reaches a new stage

According to OCBC on October 1, 2026, active investors aged 30 and below rose more than 20.00 percent year on year by September 30, while their total trades increased close to 60.00 percent. OCBC Securities also said it would permanently remove minimum commissions for online SGX trades from October 5, 2026.

The reform coincided with smaller SGX board lots, which reduced the standard quantity for eligible securities from 100 shares to 10. The change lowers the cash threshold for smaller transactions, while the reported trading growth shows that OCBC Securities already has a large digital customer base.

What lower access means for margins

OCBC's first-half 2026 operating picture was mixed. The Smart Investor reported that net profit rose 13.00 percent year on year to SGD 4.20 billion, while net interest margin narrowed by 0.25 percentage points to 1.73 percent in the first half of 2026.

The same report put customer loans at SGD 364.50 billion, up 12.00 percent year on year, and non-interest income at SGD 3.50 billion, up 36.00 percent. The figures point to a bank offsetting narrower lending spreads through loan growth and fee-related income, a balance that the third-quarter results will test.

Three dated operating signals

On August 7, 2026, management upgraded its fiscal 2026 guidance and expected a slight decline in full-year net interest income, according to The Smart Investor. On September 10, 2026, OCBC planned a USD 750.00 million covered-bond listing on SGX, as reported by MarketScreener. On October 1, 2026, OCBC Securities reported nearly 60.00 percent year-on-year trade growth among young investors.

Upcoming reporting date

MarketScreener lists November 5, 2026 as the next earnings release date. OCBC's homepage also states that SGD corporate cheques will no longer be processed from January 1, 2027, marking a separate operational date for customers, according to OCBC.

Stock remains below its yearly high

OCBC stock was trading at EUR 20.26 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 12:55 p.m. CEST, up 1.00 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 20.06. The primary Singapore listing was last at SGD 29.00 on October 9, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. SGT, while its 52-week range was SGD 16.62 to SGD 32.57. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of OCBC stock.