Name of code
Code of Conduct [Verhaltenskodex]
Originator of code
Österreichische Ärzte- und Apothekerbank AG
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
N/A
Type of code
Corporate
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The legally non-binding” Code of Conduct” of Apobank summarises the core values and compliance issues. It focuses on trust and integrity, ensuring that employees conduct themselves with integrity both within and outside the bank. Additionally, Apobank emphasizes respect and promotes respectful interaction among employees, customers, and the general public. The twelfth chapter: “Information, communication and public relation” is particularly relevant. In this context, the company emphasizes transparency, accuracy, reliability and completeness in reporting its activities as well as compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Employees are prohibited from sharing information with the media without consulting the press department.
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