DBS Stalwart Joins OCBC to Head Wholesale Banking
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A DBS veteran will take on a new key position at OCBC, which is part of the bank’s plans to grow and expand across its key markets.
OCBC has appointed Tan Teck Long as group head of wholesale banking, according to a filing with Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Wednesday.
Tan joins from DBS Bank, where he has been group chief risk officer since 2018. His previous roles at the bank, which he joined in 2003, include group head of corporate investment banking, China head of institutional banking group based in Shanghai and group head of real estate, building and construction industry.
In his new role, Tan will have global responsibilities for global corporate banking, global commercial banking, global transaction banking, emerging business, global financial institutions, group investment banking and mezzanine capital unit, the announcement said.
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Q.What is Tan Teck Long's new role at OCBC?
What is Tan Teck Long's new role at OCBC?
Tan Teck Long has been appointed as the group head of wholesale banking. In this role, he will oversee global corporate banking, global commercial banking, and global transaction banking, among other areas. His responsibilities will be global.
Q.What was Tan Teck Long's most recent position before joining OCBC?
What was Tan Teck Long's most recent position before joining OCBC?
Prior to joining OCBC, Tan Teck Long was the group chief risk officer at DBS Bank, a position he had held since 2018. He had been with DBS since 2003, serving in various senior roles.
Q.What is the strategic reason for OCBC making this appointment?
What is the strategic reason for OCBC making this appointment?
This appointment is part of OCBC's broader strategy to enhance its growth and expansion efforts across its key markets. Bringing in experienced talent like Tan Teck Long is intended to support these objectives.
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