Wee Cho Yaw, who shaped Singapore's banking industry, passes away at 95


SINGAPORE: Wee Cho Yaw, the billionaire who shaped Singapore’s financial landscape by amalgamating several old family-controlled banks, has passed away. He was 95.

The former chairman of United Overseas Bank Ltd. died on Saturday (Feb 3), according to a spokesperson for the lender.

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