Bank of Singapore Bolsters Leadership Team to Capture Ultra-Wealth Growth
Bank of Singapore is strengthening its senior leadership bench within its Family Office and Wealth Advisory division, as it positions itself to capture rising demand from ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients amid a global surge in wealth transfer.
The private bank announced the appointment of Elvin Ho as Head of Family Office and Structuring Solutions, effective 4 May 2026. His hiring is part of a broader strategy to expand the bank’s capabilities in succession planning, legacy structuring, and cross-border wealth management—areas seeing increased complexity as trillions of dollars pass between generations worldwide.
Ho will lead the bank’s competency and solutions centre, focusing on developing its family office platform, enhancing structuring solutions for UHNW clients, and strengthening its philanthropy advisory services. He joins from JPMorgan Private Bank, where he advised clients across Southeast Asia on multi-jurisdictional tax, estate, and succession planning. Prior to that, he spent nearly two decades at UBS AG in senior roles spanning wealth planning and investment consulting.
Surge in Client Activity
The move comes as the bank reports a surge in client activity, with 2025 marking a record year for engagements within its Family Office and Wealth Advisory business. The growth trajectory is expected to accelerate further as UHNW clients increasingly seek sophisticated solutions to manage global assets and intergenerational wealth transfers.
Alongside Ho’s appointment, the bank has introduced a series of leadership changes across key markets. Jiawen Guo has been named Head of Family Office and Wealth Advisory for Singapore, overseeing the local advisory team. In Hong Kong, Christine Wong continues to lead the division, serving clients across domestic and Greater China markets. Meanwhile, Yasmine Omari remains in charge of operations in Dubai, covering Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
The bank also appointed Harry Ng as Senior Wealth Advisor, with oversight of key client relationships in Singapore and Malaysia.
All five executives will report to Paul Chua, Head of Family Office and Wealth Advisory at Bank of Singapore.
The leadership expansion reflects the bank’s focus on scaling its advisory capabilities to meet evolving client needs, particularly as wealthy families navigate increasingly complex regulatory environments, global investments, and long-term legacy planning.
