Despite several local bond defaults, Singapore’s asset management industry managed to grow 7% last year, with managed assets hitting S$2.7trn ($1.96trn), according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s 2016-2017 annual report.
Tag: Alternatives
DBS WM sees risk in fixed income fixation
Strong client demand for fixed income could be offset by some alts exposure, but convincing clients is a slow process, said Marc Lansonneur, head of Singapore wealth investment and treasury at DBS.
Survey: Asian institutions to increase alts
A majority of Asian institutional investors are expected to increase investments in alternative assets as bond yields disappoint, according to to a survey report from Natixis Global Asset Management.
Direct lending strategy pulls in $100m from IIs
As bond yields fall, UK-based alternative investment firm Prestige Fund Management said it has sourced an additional $100m in institutional investor commitments for its direct lending strategy.
Aberdeen joins others targeting alts in Asia
Known as an emerging markets specialist, the firm has been diversifying into alternatives and intends to make a push for alts and multi-asset in Asia, said Andrew McCaffery, global head of alternatives and group head of solutions.
Matthews Asia’s latest fund to target Asian high yield
Active with immediate effect, the Matthews Asia Credit Opportunities Fund will seek a diverse range of income-generating openings across the Asian continent.
DBS Private Bank plans to expand alts
Market volatility is driving investor interest in alternatives, and Singapore’s DBS Private Bank plans to onboard more alternative asset managers while adding staff with expertise in this area, said Kelvin Tan, head of investment funds.
Legg Mason to buy infra asset manager
The firm has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-headquartered RARE Infrastructure, aiming to expand its offerings in liquid alternatives.
PIMCO to grow alts for Asia investors
Allocations by Asia ex-Japan institutions to hedge funds and private equity have increased to 9.9% of their assets currently from 2.7% in 2010, the firm said.
Natixis survey
Equities and managing downside risk are the key focus areas for global institutional investors in 2015, according to a survey report by Natixis Global Asset Management.