- Enhanced credit limit of up to S$3,000,000 per client (vs S$300,000 credit limit granted under standard financing)
- Preferential margin rates- Up to 0.85% off the Standard Board Rate (across 8 margin currencies)
- Unlock 2,000+ marginable Unit Trusts and other products, higher collateral value and margin buying power
- Access to cross- currency financing via Cash Drawdown from iFAST Global Bank ("iGB") in 8 currencies- including CHF and JPY
These premium benefits are available only to iGB-linked clients. Read on to explore how the iGB linkage works - and how you can activate these exclusive advantages with just a few steps.
Exclusive Benefits for iGB-Linked Clients
Upon successful linkage, clients gain access to a suite of cross-border product financing features, available exclusively through the affiliated banking entity.
1) Higher Credit Limits - Up to S$3,000,000
By default, FSMOne clients are provided with a margin credit limit of S$300,000. Once linked, your eligible limit may increase to S$3,000,000, depending on your collateral. Clients who require more than S$3 million can submit a review request through FSM Client Services.
What does this mean for you?
Your margin buying power is determined by the lower of:
- Your available credit limit (initial or enhanced), or
- Your eligible collateral value x applicable margin multiplier
Example:
Assume a client deposits S$200,000 in eligible assets with a 71.43% LTV:
|
|
Before Linkage |
After Linkage |
|
Credit Limit |
S$300,000 |
S$3,000,000 |
|
Collateral Value (Based on LTV 71.43%) |
S$142,860 |
|
|
Margin Multiplier |
3.5x |
|
|
Computed Margin Buying Power |
S$142,860 x 3.5 = S$500,000 |
|
|
Final Buying Power |
Lower of; 1) Initial credit limit = S$300,000 2) Collateral- margin multiple = S$142,860 x 3.5 multiplier = S$500,000 |
Lower of; 1) Enhanced credit limit = S$3,000,000 2) Collateral- margin multiple = S$142,860 x 3.5 multiplier = S$500,000 |
With the higher credit limit available post-linkage, clients can fully utilise their eligible collateral to unlock maximum margin capacity.
2) Unlock a Broader Range of Marginable Products
Once linked, clients gain access to a wider list of marginable Unit Trusts and funds- including those not available under FSMOne’s standard financing facility.
This includes products highlighted in our past Positive Carry Strategies, such as:
These products are only marginable under iGB financing, enabling strategic portfolio expansion and improved leverage efficiency.
What does this mean for you?
Before linkage, financing is limited to Authorised Unit Trusts only. After the linkage, you can margin a wider universe including Recognised Unit Trusts.
This wider product eligibility means:
· More assets qualify as collateral
· Higher overall collateral value
· Greater margin buying power
For example, T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS SICAV - DIVERSIFIED INCOME BOND AXN CHF. This fund is only marginable via iFAST Global Bank, making it accessible for financing only after the iGB linkage.
|
|
Before Linkage |
After Linkage |
|
Fund Eligibility |
Not Marginable |
Marginable under iGB |
|
Margin Trade Amount |
Not applicable |
S$100,000 |
|
Collateral Value |
S$0 |
S$100,00 x 71.43% = S$71,430 |
|
Margin Buying Power
|
S$0
|
Increase in Margin Buying Power = S$71,430 x 3.5 multiplier = S$ 250,000 |
With iGB linkage, you can now margin buy into selected funds that were previously not marginable - such as T. Rowe Price Funds SICAV – Diversified Income Bond AXN CHF. This unlocks more collateral value, ultimately enhancing your margin buying power.
3) Exclusive and Preferential Margin Rates
Clients who complete the iGB Product Financing Linkage are entitled to preferential margin rates - offering significant cost savings on their financing.
· Enjoy 0.10% to 0.85% off the Standard Board Rates (as of 25th June 2025)
· Available across 8 major margin currencies
· No minimum loan size required
Note that the Exchange Rates displayed above are as of 25th June 2025, interest rates are subject to changes.
What does this mean for you?
Let’s assume an investor takes up a CHF100,000 margin loan.=
|
|
Before Linkage |
After Linkage |
|
Interest Rate (p.a.) |
2.20% |
1.50% |
|
Annual Interest |
CHF100,000 x 2.20% = CHF2,200 |
CHF100,000 X 1.50% = CHF1,500 |
|
Annual Savings |
- |
CHF700 (~S$1,098) |
*Based on the exchange rate of CHF/SGD 1.57*
With iGB's preferential margin rates, investors can enjoy tangible savings on interest costs - without any minimum loan amount.
4) Access to Cross- Currency Financing via Cash Drawdown
FSMOne clients who have completed the one-off linkage gain access to a Cash Drawdown facility offered through iGB within the iFAST Group. This facility allows clients to initiate cash drawdown directly — typically up to 95% of their available collateral value for cross-currency financing purposes.
Once the drawdown is initiated, clients may choose to apply cross-currency financing techniques to align with their investment objectives.
(a) Enhanced Positive Carry Yield
Borrow in currencies with lower interest rates (e.g., CHF or JPY) and reinvest in assets offering higher yields (e.g., SGD or USD-denominated products). The difference between the cost of borrowing and asset yield creates a potential positive carry spread.
(b) Loan Currency Conversion
Clients may choose to draw down in a new currency (e.g., USD or JPY) and use the proceeds to repay existing loans in another currency. This creates flexibility in managing currency exposures and portfolio preferences.
Please note: Cross-currency financing involves exposure to FX rate movements and associated risks. Clients are encouraged to assess their risk appetite before proceeding.
For example, investor wanted to invest in NIKKO AM JAPAN DIVIDEND EQUITY SGD (renamed as Amova Japan Dividend Equity JPY as of 1 Sep 2025), let’s compare the financing options available before and after completing the linkage:
|
|
Before Linkage |
After Linkage |
|
Financing Currency |
Limited to the fund’s share class currency (SGD) |
Flexibility to choose from all 8 supported financing currencies |
|
Cross- Currency Financing |
Not available |
Available via Cash Drawdown facility |
|
Borrowing Cost |
Borrow SGD at 4.90% |
Borrow CHF at 1.50% |
|
Fund Yield |
7% |
|
|
Net Spread |
2.10% |
5.50% |
In this example, by cross-currency financing in CHF instead of SGD, the client benefited from a lower borrowing cost- and thus, creating a wider net positive spread of 5.50% vs. 2.10%.
With the flexibility to choose the financing currency, clients can better capitalise on the opportunities in the financial market.
How Can You Unlock These Exclusive Benefits?
All it takes is a one-off Product Financing Linkage with iGB (refer to our step-by-step guide below).
Once the linkage is successfully completed:
- Your loan provider will be seamlessly transitioned to iFAST Global Bank.
- You’ll immediately gain access to enhanced credit limits, preferential rates, and a wider pool of marginable products.
What is iFAST Global Bank (iGB)?
iFAST Global Bank (iGB) is a fully licensed and regulated UK-based bank and an affiliated entity of iFAST Group. It is authorised to offer Product Financing services to Accredited Investors (AI) in Singapore, under a foreign-related corporation arrangement with iFAST Financial.
Note: To access these services, clients must first perform a self-initiated linkage to connect their FSMOne Investment Account to their iFAST Global Bank account.
Step-by-Step: How to Link Your FSMOne Account to iFAST Global Bank
Web Version
1. Log into your FSMOne Account and go Margin Summary > Click on “Increase”
Please note that only Accredited Investors (Al) who have declared Al through Net Financial Assets and Personal Income are eligible to increase their credit limit through iGB. If clients have previously declared their Al status through Net Personal Assets, they may consider providing supporting documents to switch their declaration type.
2. Agree to the Cross-Border Product Financing Declaration
3. Click on “Link my Account Now” to Launch to iGB Portal
You will then be directed to iFAST Global Bank Portal.
4. Select Client Type (Existing/ New)
For existing client: (right side)
a) Login to your iFAST Global Bank Account.
b) Agree with the Terms and Conditions and Data Consent.
c) Upon completion of the linkage, you will be receiving confirmation email (refer to step 11)
5. (For New iGB Client), Retrieve Personal Particulars from Investment Platform
You can pre-fill account opening details via iFAST login to retrieve account particulars for a streamlined application process.
6. Fill in Additional Information
You would need like to fill in additional personal and financial details.
7. Declaration and Margin Terms & Conditions
Declare the main reason of opening an iFAST Global Bank Account under the category of Product Financing and click on agree and continue to the Terms and Conditions.
8.
Data Consent Sharing
& Review of Information
Review iFAST Global Bank’s data consent sharing agreement (Direct Marketing) and the application.
9. Upload of NRIC & Address Proof Document
You will then need to upload ID Card (NRIC) and Address Proof (e.g- Bank Statements/ Utility Bills/ Tax Returns/ Council Tax Bills & etc). Address Proof is not necessary if personal particulars were retrieved previously during the start of the application (Step 5).
10. Electronic KYC Video Verification
Upon document submission, you will need to verify your iFAST Global Bank account through video verification. This is the final step of the Product Financing process; simply by answering three questions through a video recording process and you’re done!
Once the account is approved, the linkage will be formed automatically, and you will receive a confirmation email upon completion.
11. Receive Confirmation Emails
You will be receiving a confirmation email upon successful account linkage,
unlock immediate exclusive benefits once the linkage is completed!
Mobile Version
- Log into your FSMOne Account and go Margin Summary > Click on “Increase”
Please note that only Accredited Investors (Al) who have declared Al through Net Financial Assets and Personal Income are eligible to increase their credit limit through iGB. If clients have previously declared their Al status through Net Personal Assets, they may consider providing supporting documents to switch their declaration type.
2. Agree to the Cross-Border Product Financing Declaration
3. Click on “Link my Account Now” to Launched to iGB Portal
4. Select Client Type (Existing/ New)
For existing client (Right side):
a) Login to your iFAST Global Bank Account.
b) Agree with the Terms and Conditions and Data Consent
c) Upon completion of the linkage, you will be receiving confirmation email.
5. (For New iGB Client)
a) Download iFAST GB on App/ Android Store
b) Click Sign Up
c) Retrieve account particulars from iFAST investment account for a streamlined application process.
d) Proceed to fill in the additional info needed.
Complete the 4 sections within 15 minutes.
Once the account is successfully opened, proceed to perform the linkage again by following the existing user linkage guide.
Ready to take your financing capabilities to the next level?
With just a one-time linkage to iFAST Global Bank, you can unlock powerful tools to elevate your investment potential- including higher credit limits, broader product access, and preferential financing rates.
Don’t miss out- complete your Product Financing Linkage today and start maximising your portfolio with iGB.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our FSM Customer Service team to learn more!
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product financing services on a restricted basis. IGB is exempt under the
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