Quek Leng Chan captains Hong Leong Bank's $1.4 billion in 2025 net profit, a 15% increase from 2024, making him #3 on this list. He outperforms #4 Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary by 40% in financial services reach, controlling 350 branches across Asia. Hong Leong's 45% cost-to-income ratio beats the industry average for Malaysian banks by 8 percentage points. His property arm, Hong Leong Properties, contributed 22% of his $6.5 billion net worth, faster than any rival's development pipeline in Kuala Lumpur. Cheaper than the typical rival's capital, his bank's 12% return on equity surpasses competitors by 20%. This digital pivot—with 70% of transactions online—keeps him ahead of younger entrepreneurs.
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