{
  "id": 10855921,
  "title": "UBS executive’s journey from rhythmic gymnast to trusted adviser to Asia’s wealthy families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ubs-executives-journey-from-rhythmic-gymnast-to-trusted-adviser-to",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T04:00:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SCMP Business",
    "slug": "scmp-business",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/native/business/topics/craft-matters-stories-achieving-success/article/3369138/ubs-executives-journey-rhythmic-gymnast-trusted-adviser-asias-wealthy-families"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jin Yee Young, now a trusted adviser to Asia's wealthiest families at UBS, began her career with a different kind of discipline. As a rhythmic gymnast, she represented Singapore in two Southeast Asian Games, mastering precision, deliberate movement, and seamless transitions. The sport's emphasis on mastering a craft through routine and habit development proved invaluable for her subsequent role in the global financial industry. At UBS, she uses her background to guide clients through market cycles, emphasizing the importance of discipline and adaptability. As co-head of the Asia-Pacific business, she remains committed to a long-term view for clients, navigating volatility with resilience. Young's approach extends to leveraging technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to enhance client engagement and personalize insights. She has also embraced lifelong learning, participating in the Oxford AI Strategy and Leadership Programme. Her career journey, from rhythmic gymnastics to global wealth management, underscores her commitment to ethical standards and her desire to inspire clients and colleagues to continually grow and refine their skills.",
  "summary": "Long before she started steering the investment portfolios of some of Asia’s most prominent families, Jin Yee Young was professionally trained to make the best moves in an exacting, high-pressure environment far from the world’s financial markets. “I used to be a competitive gymnast, and had the honour of representing Singapore in two Southeast Asian Games,” she says. Her sport, rhythmic…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}