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Reto M. · Singapore, Singapore.
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About
Internationally accomplished banking industry executive and enterpreneur, able to crystallize outstanding success in new and mature markets, driving a growth agenda underpinned with commercial savvy and a refined capability in finessing multicultural relationships to maximize strategic benefit. Core competencies: Regional, Branch Management and business unit leadership in Wealth Management (UHNW / EAM / Products & Services / Risk & Compliance). Provisioning / execution of strategies for rapid expansion and diversification (including digital assets). Development / assessment of risk frameworks & controls in terms of best practice standards, and devising and implementing corporate roadmaps to realign and refocus business activity (turn-arounds). My expertise extends to a proven track-record as an inspiring C-Suite Leader, Member of the Executive Board and Advisor to Industry Groups. Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, Bachelor of Business Administration from the Swiss Institute for Business Management and Economics (SIB). Graduate of the Oxford Fintech Programme, Oxford University/Said Business School. License (Exemption) for Financial Services Provisioning in the Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and Swiss markets. Fluent in the German and English languages. Some French knowledge.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer Current
Sygnum Singapore · Singapore
Aug 2026 – Present
Chief Executive Officer, co-Head, CRO and HD Products & Solutions Asia, Member Group Managing Board
VP Bank Asia · Singapore / Hong Kong
Jan 2019 – Jul 2026
Chief Executive Officer, co-Head and Member Group Managing Board (Jan 2025 to Jul 2026) Operational Responsible Officer (aka CRO) and Head of Products & Solutions Asia (Apr 2024 to Jul 2026) Returned to SG post Hong Kong assignment for the creation of VPs Asia Governance & Risk Strategy cum oversight of Products & Solutions enabling exponential growth across our core segments INT and PB. In charge of Legal, Compliance, Risk (cum BRM), Weatlh Planning, Credit Consulting / Risk. VP Wealth Mgmt (Hong Kong) Ltd - Head Hong Kong (MD-RO-MIC-OMO) & VP Bank Ltd (Hong Kong) Representative Office - Chief Rep, Hong Kong (Nov 2021 - Mar 2024) Assigned to VP's Hong Kong entities after turn-around of VP Singapore Branch, Aim: Assess and Execute VP North-Asia blue-print. VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch, Singapore - Head Client Business Asia (Jan 2019 - Oct 2021) Turnaround of the Singapore Branch & establish Strategic Blueprint for long-term, accelerated Asia expansion. In charge of Front Office Departments (Private Banking / Intermediaries / Partnerships / Investment Advisory, Treasury & Execution / Products & Services). • Executed Turnaround by driving value through people and build commitment amongst clients, delivered short-term performance allowing long-term sustainability. Enforcing a culture to drive business success in compliant and risk adjusted manner. Established Wealth Planning and Family Office Svs. • Revamped Performance Framework (KPI) to achieve performance transparency. Carefully managed tail-end, drove Pipeline and originated Sales Management resulting in revenues +200%, C/ I ratio -35%, AuM +50% and a multi-mio $Net Profit. • Successfully executed JV with Chinese Wealth Manager cum IPO stake. • Achieved 5 Awards; 3 WBA Greater China 2019 - 2021, 1 Citywire 2020 & 1 Asian Private Banker (APB) 2020: (1) Best EAM Service Provider (2) Best PB Regional Partnership (3) Best Custodian Bank (4) Best PB - Intermediary Services, (5) Best Boutique PB
Education
- INSEAD — Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Executive MBA (Singapore) · 2016 – 2017
- Saïd Business School, University of Oxford — Certificate, Oxford Fintech Programme · 2017 – 2018
Skills
Private BankingWealth ManagementAsset ManagmentWealthStrategyStructured ProductsWealth Management ServicesAsia PacificEquitiesOptionsFinanceBondsManagementTradingFinancial RiskAsset ManagementFinancial AdvisoryEquity DerivativesFX OptionsCapital MarketsAlternative InvestmentsPortfolio ManagementValuationInvestment AdvisoryBankingAsset AllocationSecuritiesBloombergEmerging MarketsStrategic Financial PlanningFixed IncomeFinancial StructuringInstitutional InvestmentsFinancial ServicesExecutive ManagementFund Of FundsRelationship ManagementHigh Net Worth IndividualsHedge FundsCorporate FinanceETFsMutual FundsCommodityInvestmentsInvestment ManagementFinancial MarketsInvestment StrategiesInvestment BankingPrivate EquityDerivatives