Jo Yeo

Jo Yeo is a senior executive at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), serving as the Director and Head of the Payments Development and Data Connectivity Office within the FinTech & Innovation Group (FTIG).12 Her role involves overseeing the development of Singapore's payments ecosystem and spearheading initiatives related to payments and cross-border data connectivity.1

Professional Background

Jo Yeo has an extensive career in financial regulation and policy:

• Current Position: Division head at FTIG, MAS, leading the Payments Development and Data Connectivity Office1
• Previous Roles:
  • Project director for the Payment Services Act1
  • Assistant General Counsel at MAS Legal Department1
  • Private practice experience at Allen & Gledhill and Amica Law1

Key Achievements

Under Jo Yeo's leadership, several landmark projects have been implemented:

• Direct FAST
• PayNow cross-border connectivity linkages with Thailand, India, and Malaysia
• Project Nexus
• SGQR
• Payments Council
• Cessation of cheques in Singapore1

Education and Qualifications

• LLB (Hons) from the National University of Singapore
• Called to the Singapore bar
• Master of Laws from University College London
• Non-practising solicitor of England and Wales1

Jo Yeo's expertise spans financial services regulations, free trade agreements, and payments policy. Her work at MAS has been instrumental in shaping Singapore's financial technology landscape and enhancing its position as a global financial hub.12