VP Bank Singapore names Vincent Koo as chief risk officer

On 24 August 2026, VP Bank Singapore announced the appointment of Vincent Koo as its new chief risk officer. In this role, Koo will be responsible for overseeing risk, control, and operational matters at the bank's Singapore branch. The appointment is aimed at bolstering the bank's governance framework and risk oversight as it seeks to expand its operations in the long term.

Koo brings over 30 years of experience in audit, compliance, and risk functions within financial institutions. His expertise has encompassed compliance, legal, operational, and business risks, and has involved collaboration with senior executives, regulators, external auditors, and other stakeholders. According to his LinkedIn profile, Koo most recently served as the regional head of compliance at Bank J Safra Sarasin in Singapore for more than four years. Prior to that, he held the position of head of compliance at EFG Private Bank in Singapore.

Koo's extensive background also includes roles at BNP Paribas Wealth Management, Schroders, Coutts, Citi Private Bank, UBS, Hang Seng Bank, and Deloitte. Thomas Rupf, VP Bank Asia CIO and the branch head of the Singapore branch, expressed confidence in Koo's extensive experience and leadership across risk, compliance, and governance, stating that he will be a valuable asset to the bank.

Rupf added that as the bank continues to strengthen its presence in the region, robust risk and operational management will remain crucial to supporting its growth ambitions and delivering long-term value for clients.

VP Bank Group has identified Asia, with Singapore as a key region in its long-term plans. The VP Bank Singapore branch was established in 2008 and provides banking services, asset management offerings, and family office services for wealthy private clients and professional asset managers.