Following the investor enthusiasm and record turnover sparked by the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect, other market linkages such as the upcoming Shenzhen and Hong Kong Connect, are in the works. Singapore and Taiwan have plans to link their stock markets in July, regulators have said publicly. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it was studying […]
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Henderson Global launches five funds in Singapore
Over the next five years, the firm intends to increase the source of assets under management from Asia to 15% of total from the current 3%, double regional headcount and develop local products, Alexander Henderson, managing director of Asia, told Fund Selector Asia.
Asian managers tend to wait and watch
Nearly 65% of respondents believed it is more prudent to instead learn from the experiences of first movers as the risks are high due to the complexity of dealing with several regulatory authorities. A majority of respondents (83%) expect an increase in the regulatory agenda in Asia over the next five years. “This poll suggests […]
Rising appetite for income products: Legg Mason
Almost 92% of investors surveyed in Singapore and 91% in Hong Kong said income-generating investments are extremely important in 2015. At Fund Selector Asia’s income forum in February, asset managers stressed income investing opportunities are available across a range of asset classes despite the low yield environment. The Legg Mason survey released today found Singapore investors […]
Asian markets appeal to Singaporean investors: Franklin Templeton
Even as China’s economy is slowing, 49% of the investors said the country offers the best investment opportunities followed by ASEAN countries (26%) and India (17%). The optimism comes from better economic growth prospects relative to other global economies, rising population and consumption, along with reform initiatives in some countries like India, China and Indonesia. […]
Alternative investment strategies on rise – Natixis survey
Singaporean investors outnumber their global peers when it comes to rejecting traditional portfolios, which typically have a mix of stocks and bonds. Nearly 75% of Singaporean investors (compared to 69% globally) believe the traditional approach to building a portfolio is not the optimal strategy. “A vast majority of Singapore investors now question whether traditional investment […]
Temasek CEO Ho takes three-month sabbatical leave
Ho started her part-time sabbatical with immediate effect, the sovereign wealth fund said in a statement. “She will continue with her board duties and specific stewardship duties.” Ho joined Temasek in 2002 as an executive director and was elevated to the role of CEO in 2004. Prior to joining Temasek, she worked as president and […]
Mercer taps Singapore government to fill new role
At CPF, Singapore’s mandatory retirement scheme, Chua led a team responsible for managing the financial reserves of the organisation, strategic asset allocation and risk management. During his career, Chua held various positions in investment and wealth management services, including work in private banking, due diligence, risk management, research and portfolio management. Chua is based in […]
TIAA Henderson Real Estate appoints Asia-Pacific business development head
Carsten will be responsible for the development and implementation of investment products, the firm said. He will be based in Singapore and report to Chris Reilly, managing director in Asia-Pacific. “We see great opportunities in this region, both for investors and asset managers, due to compelling economic and demographic growth figures. We are excited to […]
Julius Baer appoints market head to expand India business
Soin is based in Singapore and reports to Rolf Schaerer, global market head Indian subcontinent and non-resident Indians.
