Bank of Singapore

About Bank of Singapore

The private banking arm of OCBC, Bank of Singapore serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients from its Dubai International Financial Centre branch, focusing on investment management, lending and cross-border wealth structuring between Asia, the Gulf and Europe.

Known For

• Private banking subsidiary of OCBC, one of the larger Asian private banks by assets
• Operates a Dubai International Financial Centre branch serving Gulf, Asian and European clients
• Provides discretionary and advisory investment management, Lombard-style lending and family office support
• Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority for its DIFC branch

Typical Mandate

Bank of Singapore's Dubai branch serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, often those with connections across Asia and the Gulf. A typical relationship combines investment management with credit against a securities portfolio, and for family offices, consolidated reporting and support for cross-border structures. Minimums are in the several-million-dollar range, consistent with the dedicated private banking segment.

How to Engage

Clients are typically introduced through the bank's relationship managers, professional intermediaries or its network, though direct inquiry through the Dubai branch is possible. Onboarding follows DFSA know-your-customer rules, with source-of-wealth documentation required before an account is opened.

Frequently Asked Questions