SGX appoints former StanChart managing director Daniel Koh as CFO

SINGAPORE – The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has appointed Daniel Koh as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He will begin his role as CFO-designate on October 1, before transitioning to the CFO role on December 1.

Mr Koh previously worked at Standard Chartered, where he was Managing Director and Global Head of Treasury Markets.

He will replace current Chief Financial Officer Ng Yao Loong, who is taking over as head of the equities department, the stock exchange said on Sept. 23.

As Chief Financial Officer, Mr Koh will oversee the full range of financial and corporate development functions of SGX, including corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions and accounting.

“His deep expertise in financial services and strategic insights will significantly support the achievement of SGX Group’s long-term objectives,” said Mr Loh Boon Chye, Chief Executive Officer of SGX.

Mr. Koh holds a BA and MA from the University of Oxford. He has extensive experience in the banking and finance industry, leading global teams in treasury markets.

SGX shares fell six cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $11.19 at 10:07 a.m. on September 23. THE BUSINESS TIMES