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Nomura Asset Management aims to double Asia AUM
The Japan-headquartered asset manager plans to more than double its retail and wholesale business in the region.
Endowus partners with Avanda IM to broaden access to Singapore equities
The collaboration will focus on small- and mid-cap companies in the Lion City.
IG Singapore launches interest-paying app
To earn 3% annual interest, investors need to open an account and complete at least one trade each calendar month
MAS warns of risks posed by ‘stretched’ AI equity valuations
Singapore’s central bank says a pullback in AI and tech stocks could trigger broader spillovers in its annual financial stability review.
Asset Class in Focus
How DNCA Fixed Income turned a black swan around
Daniel ClaringbullGlobal Product Manager, DNCA Investments (an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers) In the early days of COVID-19, as fears escalated and panic spread through financial markets, the S&P 500 fell by more than 30% and more than $481 billion was withdrawn from global fixed income markets. It was the ultimate black swan event for […]
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What does the gilt yield spike mean for UK bond prospects?
Commentators believe ‘systemic risks to the market are low’.
AXA IM’s Houle: US HY still attractive despite tight spreads
Strong fundamentals support US high yield bonds, according to AXA IM’s portfolio manager Robert Houle.
Mind the gap between technological promise and financial reality: Troy AM
Markets may be over-extrapolating AI growth in the short term, according a report from Troy Asset Management.
GSAM’s Niaz recommends a barbell bond strategy
Short-dated securitised credit and Asia high yield offer the optimal mix, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Salman Niaz.
Ardian opens new Hong Kong office as it seeks to grow regional presence
The firm said client commitments in the region represent $11.8bn.
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HSBC: Asian wealth clients face growing concentration risk
A report from HSBC private bank finds that wealthy Asian investors have a lack of diversification.
Research
Top Trumps: Japan small/mid-cap – 6 November 2025
This week FSA provides a quick comparison of two Japan small/mid-cap funds: the Eastspring Investments Japan Smaller Companies fund and the BNP Paribas Japan Small Cap Classic Capitalisation fund.
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FSA SPY
The FSA Spy market buzz – 26 September 2025: FINALE
Time to say goodbye, Lessons learned from more than a decade, Asia’s strengths and its opportunities, Thank you and an absence of brickbats, Advertising support and so much more.
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