The following document explains how we treat accredited investors like you.
Bank of Singapore is expected to comply in delivering best execution in respect of certain financial instruments within the scope of requirements imposed by applicable laws and regulations in the locations we operate in.
We believe in transparency and being forthright with all clients and investors. We strive to disclose all information that could help you evaluate our strengths and understand the corporate governance of our Bank. We have a transparent governance structure that ensures the interests of all our stakeholders are protected.
In line with the culture of our parent company, OCBC, we are focused on building enduring relationships with clients by making fair dealing the basis of our business. In our dealings with you:
Fair dealing is embedded in the Purpose and Values that are the bedrock of both banks, especially in our Value of Integrity. These Values – the others are Customers, People, Teamwork, Prudent Risk Taking and Effectiveness – are continuously and consistently instilled as principles both to guide decisions and behaviour, and to inspire our people.
Bank of Singapore's Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Tier 1 CAR and Total CAR, as of 31 December 2023, were above the minimum 6.5%, 8% and 10% required by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, respectively.
The Bank has policies and controls that are designed to protect a counterparty’s confidential information. Please note that the Bank, as a regulated entity, has regulatory and other duties to supervise and control its business. The Bank shares information as necessary to fulfil these responsibilities and will respond to general and specific regulatory and other requests with which it is required to comply with. With regard to executed transactions, the Bank analyses this information on an individual and aggregate basis for a variety of purposes, including counterparty risk management.
To enhance customer protection and efficiency of payment, the banking industry provides customers with an additional payment arrangement for property transactions as an alternative to the existing arrangement. This applies to refinancing transactions of residential properties in Hong Kong including car parking space in a residential building whether independently or together with a residential unit. This has been endorsed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
In accordance with BOS Wealth Management Europe’s regulatory duties, in the context of our reception and transmission of client orders services, please find below the list of venues where BOS Wealth Management Europe S.A. has transmitted 100% of clients’ orders for execution in 2022:
This information is applicable for orders with respect to all classes of financial instruments.
Bank of Singapore Limited is regulated by the Monetary Authority in Singapore under Singapore law. It is not subject to MiFID II, the revision of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive for the European Union.
BOS Wealth Management Europe’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Disclosures issued in the context of the regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector ('SFDR').
