The Whistleblower Protection and Report Investigation Policy (Policy) provides the process for reporting misconduct, unethical behaviour and violations of laws to the Bank and defines the requirements to safeguard the identity and rights of all persons who whistleblow; treating all reports confidentially and addressing concerns raised fairly and impartially.
Whistleblowers are persons including employees, shareholders and external parties (e.g. customers, consultants, vendors or suppliers) making disclosure in good faith on any improper conduct in AmBank Group.
The Policy aims to achieve the following objectives:
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| Whistleblower's Identity |
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| Definition of Improper Conduct | Any conduct, deliberate act or failure to act which if proven, constitutes a serious matter (e.g. disciplinary or criminal offence), may adversely affect AmBank Group’s performance and/or with the intention of obtaining unauthorised personal benefit.
Below are examples of improper conduct, but not limited to:
The above list is not exhaustive and includes any act or omissions, which if proven, will constitute an act of misconduct under AmBank Group’s Code of Conduct or any criminal offence under relevant legislations in force. |
| Disclosure Report |
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| Disclosure Channels |
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