Singapore legislation

Section 5

of Post Office Savings Bank of Singapore Act

Section 5

Powers of Bank

Amended by4/84

Subject to section 6, the Bank shall have the following powers:

(a)

to receive money on savings, current or deposit account;

(b)

to pay and collect cheques drawn by or paid in by its customers;

(c)

to grant any advances, loans or credit facilities to its customers;

(d)

to acquire or dispose of any property, movable or immovable, which the Bank thinks necessary or expedient;

(e)

to buy, sell, discount and re-discount bills of exchange, promissory notes and treasury bills;

(f)

to issue bills and drafts and effect transfers of moneys;

(g)

to appoint agents to act on behalf of the Bank;

(h)

to form or participate in the formation of a company or enter into partnership or an arrangement for the sharing of profits as may be conducive to the functions of the Bank;

(i)

to provide training facilities for its employees or do anything for the purpose of advancing the skill and knowledge of its employees;

(j)

to grant loans to its employees for a purpose specifically approved by the Bank;

(k)

to promote recreational activities for and activities conducive to the welfare of its employees; and

(l)

to do anything incidental to any of its functions and powers.