Best Private Bank Sustainable Investments and Impact
Bank of Singapore
Best Private Bank – Sustainable Investments and Impact
Jean Chia
global chief investment officer
“What we plant today is for tomorrow’s generation. Sustainable investing is a long-term journey. This award is a timely recognition of the team’s efforts in laying the foundation for a research-driven sustainable investment process and a testament to our forward-looking approach.
“Thank you for this valued accolade. We look forward to continuing being the trusted partner for our clients in their sustainable journey.”
What was behind the judges’ decision?
- The bank’s focus on sustainable investments is further evidenced by a significant increase in ESG-related AUM. This growing client adoption demonstrates confidence in Bank of Singapore’s ability to align portfolios with both financial and environmental goals, expanding its footprint in the sustainable investment landscape.
- Bank of Singapore continues to enhance its sustainable investment offering by applying stringent ESG criteria to its DPM mandates and actively incorporating ESG values into the investible universes. Addressing the rising concerns of greenwashing and green-hushing, Bank of Singapore has adopted a research-driven approach, and it has refined its proprietary due diligence methodology to ensure greater fund transparency.
- Helping clients stay informed and engaged with the evolution of sustainable investing, Bank of Singapore prioritises continuous education on sustainability themes, providing clients with access to insights, reports, and expert-led discussions.
What we said…
“Bank of Singapore has demonstrated a strong and evolving commitment to sustainable investing, integrating ESG principles across its discretionary portfolio management (DPM), fund selection, and investment processes. The bank’s structured ESG framework ensures that material ESG factors are consistently incorporated into investment decisions, from equity and fixed income assessments to rigorous due diligence,” said Audrey Raj, senior consultant, South Asia editor of Asian Private Banker.
“Bank of Singapore’s ongoing efforts to refine its in-house ESG due diligence methodology enhance fund transparency and ensure greater accountability. The bank provides clients with opt-in ESG reporting for select DPM mandates, reinforcing its commitment to full disclosure. Additionally, Bank of Singapore employs a climate risk framework within its research to assess high-risk sectors, ensuring sustainability considerations are deeply embedded in investment decisions.
“Bank of Singapore has also seen a significant increase in ESG-related AUM, reflecting strong client adoption of sustainable investment strategies. By enhancing its ESG investment process with norms- and values-based thresholds and rigorous fund selection criteria, Bank of Singapore continues to show its commitment to the ESG sector. Kudos to the team for winning Best Private Bank – Sustainable Investments and Impact.”
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