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Wee Cho Yaw

The banking legend who transformed UOB into a leading regional bank.

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Occupation

Former Chairman, UOB

Born

January 10, 1929

Zodiac

Capricorn

34,723

days lived

95

age at death

Born
January 10, 1929
Died
February 3, 2024 (aged 95)
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·snake 🐍
Updated Jul 2026

About

Singaporean billionaire (1929–2024)

Before Fame

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Family Life

His father, Wee Kheng Chiang, founded United Chinese Bank. His son, Wee Ee Chong, succeeded him as chief executive officer of UOB.

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Wee's Birth Chart

Astrology
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Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Capricorn♑︎

Dominant Element

Earth

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for January 10, 1929

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2024
Day 34,722
Age 95

Died

Confidence
96%
Feb 3, 2024

Wee Cho Yaw died at the age of 95.

1974
Day 16,427
Age 44

Succeeded Father as Chairman

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

Wee Cho Yaw succeeded his father, Wee Kheng Chiang, as chairman of United Overseas Bank.

1960
Day 11,313
Age 30

Appointed Managing Director

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1960

Wee Cho Yaw was appointed managing director of United Chinese Bank.

1958
Day 10,583
Age 28

Joined United Chinese Bank Board

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1958

Wee Cho Yaw joined the board of directors of the United Chinese Bank (now United Overseas Bank).

1929
Day 0
Age 0

Born

Confidence
96%
Jan 10, 1929

Wee Cho Yaw was born.