BOS Appoints Ex-HSBC Private Banker Eng Chien Chan to Lead Greater China Market

By Entrepreneur Staff | Feb 26, 2026
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Singapore, 26 February 2026 — Bank of Singapore (BOS), the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Eng Chien Chan as Market Group Head for Greater China, effective 17 March 2026. Based in Singapore, Eng Chien Chan will report to Rickie Chan, Greater China Head of Private Banking and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong branch.

Eng Chien Chan brings nearly 30 years of banking experience, including senior leadership roles at HSBC Private Bank, Credit Suisse, Nomura, and Citi. Most recently, he served as Market Head for Taiwan and Co-Head for Offshore China at HSBC Private Bank in Singapore, overseeing teams across global markets and managing event-driven and cross-asset structured solutions.

“Eng Chien Chan’s extensive experience in private banking and alternative investment solutions positions him perfectly to drive growth in our Greater China market,” said Rickie Chan. “In 2025, our Greater China business recorded strong momentum and was a key contributor to the bank’s overall growth. Our continued ability to attract top talent reaffirms the appeal of Bank of Singapore to private bankers who want to be part of our growth journey.”

Eng Chien Chan’s appointment underscores BOS’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Greater China region and delivering tailored solutions to ultra-high-net-worth clients.

About Bank of Singapore
Bank of Singapore is a premier private banking institution, headquartered in Singapore and a wholly owned subsidiary of OCBC Bank. The bank provides wealth management and investment solutions to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across Asia and globally, with a focus on delivering personalized, innovative, and multi-asset investment strategies.

Singapore, 26 February 2026 — Bank of Singapore (BOS), the private banking arm of OCBC, has appointed Eng Chien Chan as Market Group Head for Greater China, effective 17 March 2026. Based in Singapore, Eng Chien Chan will report to Rickie Chan, Greater China Head of Private Banking and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong branch.

Eng Chien Chan brings nearly 30 years of banking experience, including senior leadership roles at HSBC Private Bank, Credit Suisse, Nomura, and Citi. Most recently, he served as Market Head for Taiwan and Co-Head for Offshore China at HSBC Private Bank in Singapore, overseeing teams across global markets and managing event-driven and cross-asset structured solutions.

“Eng Chien Chan’s extensive experience in private banking and alternative investment solutions positions him perfectly to drive growth in our Greater China market,” said Rickie Chan. “In 2025, our Greater China business recorded strong momentum and was a key contributor to the bank’s overall growth. Our continued ability to attract top talent reaffirms the appeal of Bank of Singapore to private bankers who want to be part of our growth journey.”

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