Compliance

FATCA is a U.S. law that came into force on 01.07.2014 and whose objective is to combat tax evasion by U.S tax payers. It applies on a worldwide basis and affects all financial institutions , their customers and counterparties.

In a large number of geographic locations, including Switzerland, Singapore and Hong Kong, FATCA implementation is governed by an intergovernmental agreement with the United States and of national implementing provisions.

FATCA requires non-US financial institutions (including banks) to identify their U.S. customers, to identify the FATCA status of their counterparties, and to transmit to the US tax authority (Internal Revenue Service, “IRS”) information regarding assets and arising income which they benefit, directly or indirectly.

FATCA also requires most non-US financial institutions to register with the IRS and obtain a FATCA identification number (Global Intermediary Identification Number , " GIIN "), also used for the identification of their FATCA status vis-à-vis their counterparties.

CA Indosuez (Switzerland) SA Hong Kong branch complies with FATCA requirements and is registered with the IRS as follows : CA Indosuez (Switzerland) SA, Hong Kong branch : Reporting Model 2 Foreign Financial Institution, GIIN N° CEQ4EV.00067.BR.344

FATCA does not just impact our establishment, but also our customers and counterparties, the documentation of their status, our business policy and reporting and withholding processes.

The status of our customers and counterparties for U.S. tax purposes must be documented in establishing new business relations through a self-certification. It must be identified, and generally also documented through a self-certification, with respect to existing business relationships. Finally, it must be updated upon changes in circumstances. Our establishment may therefore need to contact its customers and counterparties in order to obtain clarifications and additional documentation to confirm their FATCA status. For US customers, a statement authorizing the transmission of their data is also required.

Customers and counterparties that do not timely provide the necessary information must be reported to the US tax authorities on an aggregated basis and are exposed to a 30% withholding on certain U.S. source income, as well as to be the subject of an extensive exchange of information in the event of a request for assistance from the IRS based on a treaty in force.

FATCA reportings made by our Bank do not replace your own tax reporting obligations to any competent tax authorities.

This information cannot be construed as a tax advice. Please consult the IRS website for more information (www.irs.gov) and a qualified professional, aware of your personal situation, for any professional tax advice.

Please take a moment to read the Data Protection Regulation so that you know and understand the purposes for which we collect, use and disclose your Personal Data.

Should you have any questions on this policy or in relation to how we use, protect and process your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer.

The Data Protection Officer
CA Indosuez (Switzerland) SA, Hong Kong Branch 29th Floor, Two Pacific Place
88 Queensway
Hong Kong
Telephone: + 852 3763 6888
Fax: + 852 3763 6868

Please click here to download the General Data Protection Regulation for reference.

As a client of CA Indosuez (Switzerland) SA, Hong Kong Branch, you may use our investment services to execute or transmit orders for financial instruments. In this context, and with a view to providing our clients with the best possible service, we undertake to execute your orders in the manner described in this best execution policy.