International Commerce Bank · United States & Singapore
Security Centre

Protecting access, instructions and client information at every stage of the relationship.

Digital banking security depends on several layers working together: secure authentication, controlled sessions, transaction confirmation, audit logs and disciplined client behavior. No single control is sufficient on its own.

ICBANK · U.S. & Singapore
Security model

Protect identity, instructions and access.

Digital banking security depends on several layers working together: secure authentication, controlled sessions, transaction confirmation, audit logs and disciplined client behavior. No single control is sufficient on its own.

Clients should use trusted devices and networks, protect one-time codes and passwords, and verify unusual payment or document requests through a known ICBANK channel.

  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Session and access controls
  • Transaction confirmation
  • Activity logging and review
Instruction security

Payment fraud often begins outside the banking platform.

Business email compromise, impersonation and altered invoices can redirect legitimate payments to fraudulent accounts. Any unexpected change to beneficiary information or payment instructions should be independently verified using a previously trusted contact method.

Urgency, secrecy and requests to bypass standard approval processes are common warning signs.

Client responsibility

Security works best when controls are followed consistently.

Organizations should limit user permissions to the minimum required, remove access promptly when staff roles change and use dual authorization for higher-risk payments where appropriate.

Suspected compromise should be reported immediately so access and transaction activity can be reviewed.

Security Centre

Protect identity, instructions and access.

Clients should use trusted devices and networks, protect one-time codes and passwords, and verify unusual payment or document requests through a known ICBANK channel.

Trust depends on verified identity, clear authority and controlled communication

Strong controls help protect client information, payment instructions and transaction integrity. Verification is especially important when instructions, beneficiaries, devices or communication channels change.

Clients should use authenticated channels, protect credentials and one-time codes, and independently confirm unusual requests before acting on them.

01

From initial mandate to execution

1. Define the requirement

Clarify the client, objective, amount, jurisdictions, counterparties and expected outcome.

2. Establish client and authority

Confirm identity, ownership, authorized persons and the purpose of the relationship.

3. Review structure and risk

Assess commercial logic, documentation, cash flow or obligations, counterparties and relevant controls.

4. Document approvals and conditions

Record the agreed scope, internal approvals, conditions, responsibilities and formal terms.

5. Execute through authenticated channels

Proceed only through the approved workflow with clear records, status visibility and controlled instructions.

Documentation

Information typically required for review

  • Legal or personal identity and current contact details
  • Ownership structure and authorized signatories where relevant
  • Purpose of the account, transaction, investment or financing request
  • Expected countries, currencies, counterparties and transaction flows
  • Corporate, financial, KYC and supporting transaction documents
  • Evidence explaining any unusual amount, structure, funding source or commercial feature
Discussion

Key points to resolve before commitment

Jurisdiction

Which legal entity will actually provide, coordinate or document the service?

Authority

Who may instruct, approve, sign or change payment details on behalf of the client?

Evidence

What current documents are required before review or execution can continue?

Reliance

Which terms are only indicative and which become binding only after formal approval and signature?

Cross-border coordination with clear legal-entity responsibility

ICBANK serves international clients through its United States and Singapore platforms. Corporate and institutional banking, trade and project finance, transaction services and private-capital capabilities may be coordinated across the relationship where appropriate, with the responsible legal entity, jurisdiction and documentation identified for each mandate.

Clients may engage through the United States or Singapore platform according to service requirements, location, transaction structure and eligibility. Cross-border coordination is designed to provide continuity while preserving clear local responsibilities, due diligence standards and applicable legal requirements.

FAQ

Key client questions

When does a banking discussion become a formal commitment?

Only after the responsible legal entity has completed its review, issued formal approval where applicable, and the required documentation has been executed. Preliminary discussions, indicative terms and website information are not commitments.

Can one mandate involve both branches?

Teams may coordinate where appropriate, but the relevant legal entity, service scope, documentation and jurisdiction must be confirmed for each mandate.

Why may documents be requested again?

Client, ownership, transaction and risk information can change. Periodic or event-driven review helps keep records accurate and controls aligned.

How should sensitive information be sent?

Use the secure application or authenticated client channels. Do not send passwords, PINs or authentication codes by ordinary email.

Trust & Security

Four habits that reduce avoidable payment and identity risk.

01

Recognize

Treat unexpected changes to beneficiary details, urgent secrecy requests, unusual domains and pressure to bypass normal controls as warning signals.

02

Verify

Confirm material instructions through an independently known channel. Do not rely only on contact information contained in the message requesting the change.

03

Protect

Never share passwords, PINs or one-time authentication codes. Use secure client channels for sensitive documents and account instructions.

04

Report

If something appears suspicious, stop the transaction and contact the relevant ICBANK office or known relationship contact using independently verified details.

Before acting on a payment or account-change instruction

  • Verify the sender domain and the full reply-to address.
  • Confirm beneficiary or settlement changes through a second trusted channel.
  • Check the amount, currency, beneficiary, account details and transaction purpose independently.
  • Do not disclose OTPs, PINs or passwords to anyone, including a person claiming to be bank staff.
  • If urgency or secrecy is used to bypass normal approval, stop and escalate.
ICBANK

Payment fraud often begins outside the banking platform.

Business email compromise, impersonation and altered invoices can redirect legitimate payments to fraudulent accounts. Any unexpected change to beneficiary information or payment instructions should be independently verified using a previously trusted contact method.

Start a relationship

Start with your objective. We’ll help structure the next step.

Open an account, request a service or begin a specialist banking application through the secure client process. Submission starts the review process and does not constitute approval or commitment.

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