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 […]
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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.
Management revamp at BNP Paribas WM
In a top management restructuring, BNP Paribas Wealth Management has appointed Ernest Leung as the chief executive officer for wealth management in Singapore.
StanChart PB appoints global advisory head
Standard Chartered Private Bank has hired Christian Mueller as global head of investment advisory as it expands its wealth management business.
RBC Wealth Management boosts Singapore team
RBC Wealth Management has added to its Singapore-based team by hiring two senior relationship managers from UOB.
Digital marketing in Asian fund industry
Retail investors in Greater China rank fund house websites as the top source of investment information, and digital tools are beginning to get traction among fund houses, according to a Cerulli Associates survey.
Aberdeen bolsters direct property investment team
Aberdeen Asset Management has appointed William Shaw as head of segregated property mandates in Asia Pacific in a move to strengthen its direct property investment team.