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Four suspects in foiled Bank of America Paris bombing put in pretrial detention

The teenagers knew the target, Bank of America's Paris office, is not a residential building.
The teenagers knew the target, Bank of America's Paris office, is not a residential building.

OCBC tops $100 billion in market cap as analysts see more upside

Analysts said that OCBC could be one of the key beneficiaries of wealth inflows from the Middle East.
Analysts said that OCBC could be one of the key beneficiaries of wealth inflows from the Middle East.

France charges man over failed attack on US bank

Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Three teens facing terrorism charges over foiled Bank of America bombing

Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, on March 30, 2026.
Private security members gather outside Bank of America’s Paris offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in Paris, France, on March 30, 2026.

Younger DBS shareholders drawn by dividends turn up at AGM for the first time

DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan said that DBS’s exposure to the Middle East region is "very, very limited."
DBS chief executive Tan Su Shan said that DBS’s exposure to the Middle East region is "very, very limited."

OCBC to cut maximum interest rate for flagship savings account from May 1

The maximum interest rate of 360 Account will be lowered to 4.45 per cent per annum on the first $100,000, from the current 5.45 per cent.
The maximum interest rate of 360 Account will be lowered to 4.45 per cent per annum on the first $100,000, from the current 5.45 per cent.

France foils bomb attack outside US bank in Paris

Police and private security vehicles outside the Bank of America building in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on March 28, following an apparent bomb attack attempt.
Police and private security vehicles outside the Bank of America building in the 8th arrondissement of Paris on March 28, following an apparent bomb attack attempt.

Bank of America agrees to pay $93 million to settle Epstein accusers’ lawsuit

A Bank of America spokesperson said this resolution allows them to put matters of the case behind them and provides closure for plaintiffs.
A Bank of America spokesperson said this resolution allows them to put matters of the case behind them and provides closure for plaintiffs.

A tiny bank runs dry of borrowers as population shrinks in Japan

Now, even with the Bank of Japan raising interest rates, credit demand is too weak to prop up profits. 
Now, even with the Bank of Japan raising interest rates, credit demand is too weak to prop up profits. 

Former OCBC chief Helen Wong’s pay falls 6.3% to $12 million in last year at bank

Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.
Ms Wong was paid $12.8 million in 2024.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.