A French bank in perspective : 1905-1985 Banque Indosuez in Singapore



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A French bank in perspective : 1905-1985 Banque Indosuez in Singapore

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This publication traces the history of the Singapore branch of Banque Indosuez, a French bank operating in Singapore since 1905. It briefly describes the bank's development and operation in Singapore, its compradore system and some prominent clients served by the bank.

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Additional Details

Title
A French bank in perspective : 1905-1985 Banque Indosuez in Singapore
Creators
  • Banque Indosuez
Subject
  • Banque Indosuez--History
  • Banks and banking, French--Singapore--History
  • Banks and banking--Singapore--History
Publisher
  • National Library Board Singapore,
  • Banque Indosuez,
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill., map, ports.
Table of Contents
  • Foreword -- Introduction -- The French context pre-1905 -- The Singapore branch opens -- The bank's premises -- Communications -- Life around the bank -- Compradore system -- Local clients -- Trade -- World wars -- Modern dimensions -- Banque Indosuez today -- Acknowledgements.
Copyright
  • All rights reserved. Banque Indosuez, 1985