The Bank of Singapore has announced the appointment of Vi Sun Yang, a seasoned wealth management professional, as the Head of Private Banking for the ASEAN region. Yang, who previously served at Julius Bär and UBS, will assume her new role from June 29, 2026.
As the Head of Private Banking, Yang will be a part of the Bank’s global management committee and will report directly to Jason Moo, the Chief Executive Officer at the Bank of Singapore. Her primary duty will revolve around driving strategic growth and development for the Bank of Singapore’s brand across the ASEAN region, which constitutes the bank’s biggest market.
Yang boasts an impressive career spanning over three decades in the wealth management sector. She has demonstrated her competency in leading front-office teams that cater to both high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across the Southeast Asia region. Her previous tenure was at Julius Baer, where she excelled in the role of Market Head for Southeast Asia.
Before joining Julius Baer, Yang served at UBS Singapore for 14 years. During her time with the firm, she held a number of senior leadership positions, including Head of the Private Client Segment, overseeing seven markets in Asia, and Market Head for Indonesia. Yang’s vast industry experience also includes stints at American Express, DBS, and Standard Chartered.
The Bank of Singapore experienced considerable business growth in 2025, surpassing its previously set target of US$145 billion in assets under management (AUM) from 2023, and expanding its global AUM by over 20%.
Who has been appointed as the new Head of Private Banking at the Bank of Singapore?
Vi Sun Yang has been appointed as the Head of Private Banking at the Bank of Singapore.
What are Vi Sun Yang’s primary responsibilities in her new role?
Yang will be responsible for driving the strategic growth and development of the Bank of Singapore’s brand across the ASEAN region.
What has been the growth rate of the Bank of Singapore?
In 2025, the Bank of Singapore saw its assets under management grow by over 20%, surpassing its previously set target of US$145 billion.
