The provision of a trusted, independent and efficient escrow service is a vital component of corporate transactions including asset purchases and in disputes. It is essential that all parties have confidence that the necessary due diligence checks are performed, funds are held securely, and the escrow service is executed smoothly and professionally with close attention to detail. The Baltic Exchange is offering an independent one-stop escrow service to all clients to facilitate a wide range of transactions.

Key Features of the Escrow Service

Independent and trusted

The combination of two leading organisations, Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Baltic Exchange, ensures that clients have confidence that their escrow needs will be executed by a professional, trusted and independent service provider.

SGX is Asia’s leading and trusted multi asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards. The Baltic Exchange, a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX , is a trusted provider of independent maritime market information to an international community of members encompassing shipowners , shipbrokers, charterers, financial institutions and maritime professional services providers.

The escrow service builds on this position of independence and trust.

Secure

Ensuring that escrow funds are held securely at all times is paramount in the provision of the escrow service. Each escrow transaction is treated with the highest levels of security and confidentiality.  

  • Know-Your-Customer (KYC) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions checks are performed in  compliance with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) requirements.
  • Secure escrow accounts are maintained with two leading AA-rated banks in Singapore:  OCBC and UOB.
  • Strict internal control of funds movements in place to ensure that funds are only released based on agreed parameters and by authorised approvers.

Efficient and flexible

Clients can be assured that they will receive efficient service that is tailored to their needs.

  • Ability to cater to a wide range of industry segments.
  • Support any situation or transaction that requires an escrow service.
  • Hold funds for any duration of time.
  • Support multi-currency transactions.
  • Competitive pricing available based on membership status and volume of transactions.

Examples of use cases

Sale and Purchase Transactions:

In high-value transactions, such as vessel sale and purchase, our escrow service ensures that funds are securely held and released only upon the fulfilment of agreed terms, providing confidence to all parties involved.

 

Chartering:

For chartering of vessels, our escrow service offers a neutral platform to hold security deposits or advance payments, mitigating risks associated with non-performance and fostering trust between shipowners and charterers.

 

Dispute Resolution:

In the event of disputes, our escrow service can hold contested funds or court-nominated sums, ensuring that monies are securely maintained until a resolution is achieved, thereby preventing potential delays and providing assurance to all parties.

Contact Us

To learn more about the escrow service and how we can support your escrow needs, please contact us at escrow@balticexchange.com or call +65 3165 8647.