Bank of Singapore has named an ex-structured product specialist as its global head of investment advisory solutions.

Vivienne Chia joins Bank of Singapore as its global head of investment advisory solutions, according to a statement, reporting to global head of products Lim Leong Guan

Chia has more than 20 years of investment products advisory and management experience across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. She was most recently the APAC head of structured products origination and product management at UBS Investment Bank in Singapore. Previously, she was also the APAC head of global capital markets at UBS’ wealth unit.

«Through her extensive career, [Chia] has gained a unique perspective in developing investment solutions across both investment banking and wealth management platforms to meet the needs and objectives of a full spectrum of clients,» Lim said. «She also brings with her an astute sense of judgment in overcoming cultural, regulatory and risk challenges to facilitate favorable business outcomes.»

Fidelis Oruche

Chia succeeds Fidelis Oruche who held the role since 2013 and will take on a newly created role as global head of alternative investments and managed solutions. 

In April this year, the bank set a target to double wallet share in private and alternative investments by 2023.