Edmund Poon

Edmund Poon is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime compliance, currently serving as Vice President in Group Compliance at UOB since April 2019. Poon has held dual roles in AML Advisory and AFC Intelligence, focusing on regulatory liaison, risk mitigation, data analytics, and strategic analysis. Prior experience includes Senior AVP at Bank of China, where Poon specialized in transaction and sanctions advisory, and various compliance roles at Standard Chartered Bank, contributing to sanctions compliance and financial crime advisory across the ASEAN & South Asia regions. Poon’s career launched after earning a Bachelor of Business Management degree in Finance and Marketing from RMIT University.