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Wee Yee-Yeong to Helm Barclays Private Bank in Singapore & Asia
23 Sep
Summary
- Wee Yee-Yeong appointed head of private bank for Singapore and Asia.
- He joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley after 20 years in wealth management.
- The appointment follows Barclays Private Bank's recent Singapore booking centre launch.
Barclays has appointed Wee Yee-Yeong to lead its private banking operations in Singapore and across Asia, a move that will take effect later this year. He will be based in Singapore, overseeing the bank's private banking services in the city-state and driving regional strategy.
Yee-Yeong joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he was chief executive and head of sales for its Singapore wealth management business. With over two decades of experience in wealth management, he has a proven track record advising ultra-high-net-worth clients and managing teams throughout Asia Pacific.
This appointment underscores Barclays' strategic focus on the Asia Pacific region. It follows the recent launch of the Barclays Private Bank's Singapore booking centre, signaling a significant step in the bank's expansion plans. Yee-Yeong is expected to deepen client relationships and connect international clients with Barclays' extensive banking capabilities.
