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World’s top money managers favour emerging markets, Citi says

The shift is a consequence of policy uncertainty and blowout fiscal deficit in the US

Schonfeld has around 200 employees in the region, with its largest office in Hong Kong.

Schonfeld to start second equity unit focusing on Asia-Pacific

Triwood Asset Management’s operations will be spread across Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and New York

The global investment giants need to work with domestic brokerages to get their products to more retail investors such as Yoda.

Blackstone leads the race to unlock US$7 trillion of cash in Japan

The firm and rivals are trying to coax them to put more of it in private equity and credit

Ares chief executive officer Michael Arougheti said that the robust investor demand in all of Ares' channels is continuing.

Ares’ CEO forecasts ‘strong’ fundraising as assets reach record

Its cash reserve rises 17% to US$156 billion in 2025, boosting its quarterly dividend more than 20% to US$1.35 a share

Aberdeen, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland (above), says that that the pace of full-year outflows had slowed, thanks to its improved service and pricing in the business.

Aberdeen adviser unit hit by outflows over UK Budget uncertainty

Its clients pulled out £2.5 billion in the three months till December, against £500 million in the previous period

As inflation eased and the job market cooled, the Fed  turned more dovish, driving strong inflows into BlackRock’s fixed-income products.

BlackRock’s assets hit record US$14 trillion on fourth-quarter markets rally  

The company reports adjusted earnings of US$2.18 billion, or US$13.16 per share 

KKR has been expanding its private debt footprint in Asia.

KKR secures US$2.5 billion for second Asia private credit fund

The Asia Credit Opportunities Fund II final close includes US$700 million from separately managed accounts

Keppel CEO Loh Chin Hua says the company's funds under management reached S$91 billion by mid-2025, up from S$88 billion at the end of 2024.

Keppel prioritises asset monetisation and digitalisation for growth

It remains on track to exceed target of S$100 billion in funds under management by end-2026, says CEO

Gulf states speed up shift from oil, ramping up investment in finance, tourism, tech and manufacturing.

Asset manager Guggenheim plans Saudi presence as part of Gulf investment push

The firm has an office in Dubai and is in the process of getting licenced in Abu Dhabi

The firm intends to launch the two funds – Singapore All Share Strategy and Singapore Small Mid Cap Strategy – in the first quarter of 2026.

Amova announces two new funds with focus on SGX small and mid-cap stocks

They are part of MAS’ EQDP, which aims to revitalise the local bourse