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What is the banker’s oath?

The banker’s oath is an individual declaration by which the banking service provider undertakes to comply with the individual rules of conduct. It is worded as follows[1]:

'I commit myself to act honestly and with integrity, as well as competently and professionally in all circumstances while performing my professional activities, taking into account the interests of clients and treating them fairly. I have taken note of the specific rules established by the King in this regard.'
[1] The German translation reads as follows: 'Ich verpflichte mich, bei der Ausübung meiner Berufstätigkeiten unter allen Umständen ehrlich und rechtschaffen sowie sachverständig und professionell zu handeln und dabei die Interessen der Kunden zu berücksichtingen und sie fair zu behandeln. Ich habe die diesbezüglichen vom König erlassenen besonderen Regeln zur Kenntnis genommen.'