ABOUT US

Integrating digital and real-world currency to democratise global banking

At SGB, we believe the benefits of global banking should not be relegated to certain people or places, but empowered for all. So, in the first of its kind, we’re bringing traditional and digital finance together to create a new whole financial universe.

Now, unlock the ability to move money and invest freely across borders and platforms with a product that brings security, transparency and trust to an otherwise volatile market.

Whether managing personal wealth, driving business growth, or exploring the world of crypto, SGB is bringing cash and crypto together to make global banking accessible to all. Welcome to the future of finance.
We partner with leading banks and exchanges
We partner with leading banks and exchanges

Strategic channel partnerships with leading Asian banks and the world's largest crypto exchanges are key to us achieving our vision. They enable us to build deep product integration between fiat and digital currencies and ensure that these financial services are no longer exclusive but accessible to all.


Innovation sits at the core of everything we do
Innovation sits at the core of everything we do

Combining the stability of a regulated bank with the possibilities of blockchain technology, we’ve created a system that brings trust and innovation together, setting a new benchmark for how fiat and cryptocurrencies coexist.


We offer trust & security in a volatile market
We offer trust & security in a volatile market

In an industry often marked by risk and uncertainty, our goal is simple: to provide a safe and secure platform you can rely on. By reducing counterparty risks and enabling faster transaction finality, we’re helping businesses and individuals maintain continuous access to their funds.


Meet the team

With a wealth of expertise across banking, finance and global markets, our team is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering client success.

Edmund Lee

Founding Chairman

Edmund is the Founding Chairman of SGB and brings over 40 years of experience in financial services. He previously served as Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, overseeing key business lines and senior relationships, and as Chairman and CEO of DBS Vickers Securities.

Edmund is the Founding Chairman of SGB and brings over 40 years of experience in financial services. He previously served as Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, overseeing key business lines and senior relationships, and as Chairman and CEO of DBS Vickers Securities.

Ali Moosa

Executive Vice Chairman

Before joining SGB, Ali was the Executive Vice Chairman and Regional Head for CEEMEA at J.P. Morgan Chase, where he oversaw operations and development across its corporate and investment banking, asset management, and private banking.

Before joining SGB, Ali was the Executive Vice Chairman and Regional Head for CEEMEA at J.P. Morgan Chase, where he oversaw operations and development across its corporate and investment banking, asset management, and private banking.

Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa

Independent Director

Shaikh Salman brings nearly two decades of leadership experience from the Central Bank of Bahrain, where he served as Deputy Governor. He has held prominent roles, including Vice President of the Bahrain Motor Federation and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company B.S.C.

Shaikh Salman brings nearly two decades of leadership experience from the Central Bank of Bahrain, where he served as Deputy Governor. He has held prominent roles, including Vice President of the Bahrain Motor Federation and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company B.S.C.

Dr Xiang Bing

Independent Director

Dr Xiang is the Founding Dean of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and an Independent Board Member of several Fortune 500 companies. He offers extensive expertise in Asian business and global markets and has twice been recognised as “China Philanthropist of the Year”.

Dr Xiang is the Founding Dean of the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and an Independent Board Member of several Fortune 500 companies. He offers extensive expertise in Asian business and global markets and has twice been recognised as “China Philanthropist of the Year”.

Shawn Chan

Co-CEO

Shawn leads SGB’s corporate, retail, and digital assets banking divisions. A former lawyer, he advised and managed compliance, regulatory reporting, and listing obligations for prominent SGX-listed companies.

Shawn leads SGB’s corporate, retail, and digital assets banking divisions. A former lawyer, he advised and managed compliance, regulatory reporting, and listing obligations for prominent SGX-listed companies.

Aureole Foong

Co-CEO

Aureole oversees SGB’s financial operations and asset management business. He draws on 40 years of experience across financial markets in Asia, Europe, and North America, including his role as Head of Asia at Hansberger Global Investors.

Aureole oversees SGB’s financial operations and asset management business. He draws on 40 years of experience across financial markets in Asia, Europe, and North America, including his role as Head of Asia at Hansberger Global Investors.

Justin Han

Executive Director

At SGB, Justin spearheads innovation and identifies growth opportunities in emerging markets. He has focused on strategic investments in China since 2010.

At SGB, Justin spearheads innovation and identifies growth opportunities in emerging markets. He has focused on strategic investments in China since 2010.

Stephen Shu

Chief Information Officer

Stephen is responsible for the design and development of SGB’s technology infrastructure and product platforms. He brings 18 years of experience at Morgan Stanley, Alipay and SEA Bank.

Stephen is responsible for the design and development of SGB’s technology infrastructure and product platforms. He brings 18 years of experience at Morgan Stanley, Alipay and SEA Bank.

Ali AlShamma

Chief Financial Officer

Ali manages SGB’s finances and financial strategy. Prior to joining SGB, he was CFO at Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia and Citigroup Saudi Arabia.

Ali manages SGB’s finances and financial strategy. Prior to joining SGB, he was CFO at Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia and Citigroup Saudi Arabia.

Elaine Leong

Chief Operating Officer

Elaine oversees operations and the implementation of SGB’s products and services. She was formerly COO and Head of Singapore at Sygnum Bank, leading go-to-market strategies and operational oversight.

Elaine oversees operations and the implementation of SGB’s products and services. She was formerly COO and Head of Singapore at Sygnum Bank, leading go-to-market strategies and operational oversight.

Yves Tomballe

Chief Risk Officer

Yves leads risk management at SGB, bringing 20 years of international experience in risk management and derivatives trading. He was previously Group Head of Market, Liquidity & Operational Risk at Ahli United Bank, and Chief Risk Officer of MUFG Singapore.

Yves leads risk management at SGB, bringing 20 years of international experience in risk management and derivatives trading. He was previously Group Head of Market, Liquidity & Operational Risk at Ahli United Bank, and Chief Risk Officer of MUFG Singapore.

Marc Dondi

Treasurer

Marc heads Treasury at SGB, with 30 years of experience in commercial and investment banking. He was formerly Head of Treasury at the Arab Investment Company.

Marc heads Treasury at SGB, with 30 years of experience in commercial and investment banking. He was formerly Head of Treasury at the Arab Investment Company.

Jireh Chua

Chief Development Officer

Jireh oversees business and organisational development at SGB. Previously, he represented Singapore’s Economic Development Board on government-to-government platforms as Head of China Desk, promoting bilateral interests.

Jireh oversees business and organisational development at SGB. Previously, he represented Singapore’s Economic Development Board on government-to-government platforms as Head of China Desk, promoting bilateral interests.

Samuel Lee

General Counsel

Samuel formulates the group’s legal strategy and provides legal advice to management. He was a former senior counsel at Coinbase.

Samuel formulates the group’s legal strategy and provides legal advice to management. He was a former senior counsel at Coinbase.