Fund management

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Will Hongkong Land seek to control the manager of Suntec Reit or the trust’s most prized properties?

Investing in a Reit where another group is the sponsor may be hardly optimal for the property giant

Hillhouse opened an office in Abu Dhabi in April, underscoring the growing importance of the Gulf region to investment managers even during the Middle East conflict.

Hillhouse taps investors, own cash in bid to raise US$8 billion

It seeks US$7 billion for an Asia-focused buyout fund, and US$1 billion to US$1.5 billion for a growth strategy

The MSCI China Index has fallen about more than 1% during the period, while a Hang Seng gauge of Chinese stocks is little changed.

China fund beating 98% of peers bets on AI chain, healthcare

Chinese AI firms’ worldwide recognition has extended far beyond the big tech names

The margin of outperformance of the Magnificent Seven stocks has moderated, and is expected to narrow further.

In uncertain times, consider active management

It offers better protection against looming macro risks, which could have a very uneven impact across industries and countries

The shift towards using external experts to manage funds is driven by a growing demand for greater portfolio control and transparency, says the Clearwater Analytics study.

Two-thirds of Singapore insurance asset managers plan to outsource fund management: survey 

Respondents from the city-state also say they aim to increase their allocations to private markets

Perpetual has been trying to sell its wealth management business for around two years as part of a restructuring plan.

Australia’s Perpetual exits wealth in A$500 million Bain sale

The sale is another foray by an international firm tapping the country’s booming pensions and wealth market

A supervisory review by MAS has uncovered "serious control failings" in Capital Asia Investments’ compliance with the regulator's anti-money laundering requirements.

Singapore police arrest Capital Asia Investments directors, seize over S$160 million in assets

MAS says Singapore fund manager is being investigated for suspected money laundering

Eleanor Seet, president and head of Asia ex-Japan at Amova Asset Management, sees both opportunities and challenges for Singapore’s equities markets over the next five to 10 years.

Amova bets on ‘new Singapore sectors’ as MAS expands EQDP

It believes these industries represent the structural future of the country’s economy

View of Asia Square Tower 1. Hongkong Land is the general partner and manager of the fund, and holds a majority stake at inception as a founding investor, along with QIA and APG Asset Management.

Hongkong Land launches S$8.2 billion private fund with portfolio including Asia Square Tower 1 and One Raffles Link

Singapore’s largest commercial real estate private fund is targeting to reach at least S$15b in gross asset value

Singapore ranked third in an Imas survey of top-rated Asian markets for 2026.

About half of Singapore fund managers expect STI to rise 5-10% in 2026, potentially hitting fresh records

According to the Imas survey, the positive outlook comes amid broader bullish sentiment towards Asian equities