TO THOSE who knew him, former OCBC chairman Tan Chin Tuan was a larger-than-life character who made a lasting impact as one of Singapore’s most important bankers, and a philanthropist. He died yesterday at the age of 98.
PHILANTHROPIST and former OCBC Bank chairman Tan Chin Tuan died yesterday, aged 98.
THE National University of Singapore received its single largest donation yesterday – $29 million from former OCBC chairman Tan Chin Tuan – giving its fund-raising efforts a major boost as it moves towards greater autonomy.
It is hard to believe that the establishment of a modern banking institution could be traced to the destiny and efforts of two Chinese bankers, and that a bank formed from the merger of three small banks would become the epitome of success for Chinese banks.
Penthouse view for former banker Tan Chin Tuan. He’s building 20-storey block behind his landmark Cairnhill bungalow.
