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Apr 3, 2024 · Apr 04, 2024, 06:51 AM. Published. Apr 03, 2024, 05:51 PM. SINGAPORE – The three sons of the late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw are newly minted billionaires, according to a Forbes’ list of ...
Feb 3, 2024 · Under Wee Cho Yaw’s leadership of more than five decades, the bank grew from one branch to a regional bank present in 19 countries and territories. As of September 2023, UOB had S$516 billion ...
Feb 7, 2024 · SINGAPORE – The late Mr Wee Cho Yaw was sent off on Feb 7 in a brief memorial service aptly held at the bank that he spent a significant part of his life moulding. More than 500 employees of UOB ...
Feb 4, 2024 · Together with the Wee Foundation and UOB, Wee donated S$16 million to NTU over the years to support education, research advancement and financial assistance. He established the Wee Foundation Bursary Fund, the UOB Professorship in Banking and the Wee Cho Yaw Master of Science (Finance) Scholarship Fund.
Feb 5, 2024 · WEE Cho Yaw, arguably Singapore’s most prominent corporate and banking personality for decades, died at the age of 95 in the early hours of Saturday (Feb 3). The banking titan led UOB – the bank founded by his father – for over 60 years as chief executive and chairman, building it into a domestic and regional financial powerhouse. Under him, the bank’s network expanded from 75 to more ...
Feb 3, 2024 · February 3, 2024. UOB has announced the passing of Dr Wee Cho Yaw, Chairman Emeritus and Adviser to the UOB Group at the age of 95. In a statement the baking group said Dr Wee was a visionary banker, celebrated businessman and community pillar, was pivotal to the bank’s development as a leading bank in Asia. In the more than five decades ...
Dr Wee Cho Yaw, visionary, banker extraordinaire, community pillar and celebrated pioneer, is highly regarded in Singapore and internationally. He retired from the UOB Board in 2018 following more than 60 years at the helm of the UOB Group. Under his leadership and guidance, UOB became one of the leading banks in Asia.
