
UOB Malaysia panelists: Ms Ng Wei Wei, Chief Executive Officer; Mr Chang Yeong Gung, Chief Financial Officer; Mr Andy Cheah, Country Head of Wholesale Banking; and Ms Elaine Fan, Country Head of Personal Financial Services, shared insights during a thoughtful discussion moderated by Mr Stephen Lin, UOB Group Head of Investor Relations
On 14 August 2024, UOB hosted its investor flagship event of the year, UOB Corporate Day – Building the Future of ASEAN, at its Kuala Lumpur office, bringing together investors, analysts and media representatives for an engaging and insightful day of presentations, highlighting the region’s importance to the Bank’s long-term growth strategy.
The event served as a platform to showcase the Bank’s strategic vision for the future, particularly its ambitious targets and growth plans in the ASEAN region. Senior leaders provided detailed insights into the Bank’s roadmap, which includes key investments, partnerships and initiatives aimed at capitalising on the dynamic economic landscape of ASEAN.
During the event, UOB unveiled its projected 2026 financial shape, including its target to achieve a sustainable return on equity (ROE) of 14 per cent through three strategic pillars:
The event served as a platform to showcase the Bank’s strategic vision for the future, particularly its ambitious targets and growth plans in the ASEAN region. Senior leaders provided detailed insights into the Bank’s roadmap, which includes key investments, partnerships and initiatives aimed at capitalising on the dynamic economic landscape of ASEAN.
During the event, UOB unveiled its projected 2026 financial shape, including its target to achieve a sustainable return on equity (ROE) of 14 per cent through three strategic pillars:

Opening remarks by Mr Wee Ee Cheong, UOB Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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increased income contribution from ASEAN-4 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam);
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higher mix of non-interest income through growth in wealth, trade and customer treasury;
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increased income contribution from ASEAN-4 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam);