OCBC Establishes Dedicated Securities Financing Unit to Enhance Client Capital Efficiency
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Singapore, January 2026 – OCBC Bank, one of Asia's leading financial institutions, today announced the formation of a dedicated Securities Financing Unit within its Global Markets division. The new unit will focus on providing lending solutions against securities held in client accounts across OCBC Bank and its subsidiaries, including OCBC Securities, Bank of Singapore, and Great Eastern.
The Securities Financing Unit will mobilize lendable securities—such as equities and fixed income—enabling institutional clients to optimize liquidity, meet collateral requirements, and implement hedging strategies in today's volatile markets. This strategic move underscores OCBC's commitment to supporting customers in capitalizing on market opportunities while managing risk effectively.
The unit will be led by Jansen Chua, Head of Securities Finance, who joined OCBC on January 2. Reporting directly to Kenneth Lai, Head of Global Markets, Chua brings 25 years of extensive experience spanning the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Prior to joining OCBC, he served as Senior Managing Director and Head of Financing Solutions for APAC at State Street Bank & Trust Company, leading cross-functional teams in trading, sales, customer management, and product development.
"Demand for securities financing has experienced structural growth globally, driven by buy-side firms' increasing need to optimize liquidity and collateral management," said Kenneth Lai, Head of Global Markets, OCBC Bank. "The ability to access liquidity and deploy capital efficiently is critical, especially amid heightened market volatility. We have seen a significant rise in demand from our institutional clients, and under Jansen's leadership, we are well-positioned to provide tailored financing solutions supported by our extensive regional network."
The launch of this unit aligns with OCBC's strategy to enhance its comprehensive suite of capital market services and deepen client relationships by delivering innovative and efficient financial solutions.
About OCBC Bank
OCBC Bank is one of the longest established banks in Singapore and a leading financial services group in Asia-Pacific. It offers a broad range of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services through its subsidiaries and branches across the region.
