Thomas Rupf
Co-head & Chief Investment Officer Asia, born 1982, Citizen of Switzerland
Career
Today
2010
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Today
VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch
As of 2025: Co-head
As of 2021: Chief Investment Officer Asia & Head of Trading
As of 2013: Head of Treasury
2024: Deputy CEO
2020-2021 and 2021-2022: CEO a.i.
2013-2021: Head of Investment Advisory & Treasury Asia
2013-2019: Deputy CEO
2010-2011: Investment Advisory
As of 2025: Co-head
As of 2021: Chief Investment Officer Asia & Head of Trading
As of 2013: Head of Treasury
2024: Deputy CEO
2020-2021 and 2021-2022: CEO a.i.
2013-2021: Head of Investment Advisory & Treasury Asia
2013-2019: Deputy CEO
2010-2011: Investment Advisory
2010
2007
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2010
VP Bank AG, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
2008 – 2010: Investment Advisor
2007 – 2008: Equity and Derivatives Trader
2008 – 2010: Investment Advisor
2007 – 2008: Equity and Derivatives Trader
2001
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2006
Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
02 -12/2006: Equity Trader
05/2005 -01/2006: Responsible for Collateral Loan Business Risk Management
12/2001 – 04/2005 Responsible for Credit Monitoring
02 -12/2006: Equity Trader
05/2005 -01/2006: Responsible for Collateral Loan Business Risk Management
12/2001 – 04/2005 Responsible for Credit Monitoring
Education
2012
Client Advisor Competency Standards (CACS Paper 1+2)
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
2010
CMFAS Examination, Module 2A, Rules and Regulations for Trading in Futures Contracts
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
2010
CMFAS Examination, Module 1B, Rules and Regulations for Dealing in Securities
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
The Institute of Banking & Finance, Singapore
2009
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
2008
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA Institute
CFA Institute
2007
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Global Association of Risk Professionals
Global Association of Risk Professionals
2006
SWX Trader licence
Swiss Exchange, Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss Exchange, Zurich, Switzerland
2006
Education in Banking: Exam Expert
Swiss Institute for Vocational Education, Switzerland
Swiss Institute for Vocational Education, Switzerland
2005
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2006
Complementary study in Mathematics, Statistics and Finance
Center for Business Studies, Zurich, Switzerland
Center for Business Studies, Zurich, Switzerland
2002
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2005
Swiss-Certified Banking Specialist
Institute for Banking and Financial Planning, Zizers, Switzerland
Institute for Banking and Financial Planning, Zizers, Switzerland
1998
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2001
Commercial apprenticeship
Municipal administration Sennwald SG, Switzerland
Municipal administration Sennwald SG, Switzerland
Other activities and vested interests
- Member of CFA Society, Singapore and U.S.
- Member of CAIA Association, Singapore and U.S.