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Capital Group launches global equity fund in Asia
The $94.3bn Capital World Growth and Income Fund was launched in Singapore today, according to a statement from the firm.
Alts support Singapore’s total AUM
Traditional product assets declined but alternatives continued to increase in 2018, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Janus Henderson explores biotech
The UK-based firm is the latest to join the growing number of asset managers that have launched thematic products in Asia.
MAS explains AM supervisory changes
The regulator now has teams assigned to supervise asset management sub-sectors, such as traditional, alternative or real estate, according to Lim Cheng Khai, executive director at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
MAS to relax cross-border arrangements
Foreign corporations would only have to notify the Monetary Authority of Singapore, instead of seeking approval.
In case you missed it (16 November 2018)
Natixis IM hires three Pictet AM managers of theme funds; ASI creates new role for institutional investors; Morningstar IM names new APAC CIO; BNY Mellon IM affiliate creates ESG model for sovereign debt; MAS proposes ‘sandbox express’; and more…
MAS puts $5bn PE mandate on the table
Turning up the heat on rival financial hub Hong Kong, Singapore’s new initiative builds on its current $7.25bn external asset manager programme for public markets.
MAS furious over ‘defamatory’ 1MDB article
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has filed a police report against the author, saying the article ‘impugned the integrity’ of the regulator.
Singapore’s AM industry hits $2.39trn
The growth in Singapore’s asset management industry was broad-based across traditional mutual funds and alternative products, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s latest asset management survey.
