From the Editor
  • Eugene Wu is the founder of Shin Kong Financial Holding, one of Taiwan's largest financial companies.
  • Wu stepped down as the firm's chairman in 2020, after 18 years at the helm. His daughter, Olivia, was named president upon his departure.
  • His brother, Thomas, runs his own financial services firm, Taishin Holdings, and is also a billionaire.
  • Shin Kong and Taishin are planning a merger in July 2025 to create Taiwan's fourth-largest financial holding company with nearly $260 billion in total assets.
  • Eugene's late father, Wu Ho-Su, built a fortune in trading and textiles starting in the 1940s.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
80
Source of Wealth
Finance
Residence
Taipei, Taiwan
Citizenship
Taiwan
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Education
Waseda University
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