Fund management

Singapore boutique fund investing big in SGX small-caps finds its Fantastic 4

It is drawn to factors such as their attractive valuations, strong balance sheets and industry tailwinds

China's private securities-investment fund market - the country’s closest equivalent to hedge funds - shows signs of improving fundraising momentum.

China’s private fund assets hit record as quant managers surge

2,348 private funds, with 928.7 billion yuan in combined registered assets, were registered in April

Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s top cross-border wealth hub, in a ranking published by Boston Consulting Group.

Hong Kong planning tax cuts on bonus pay to lure top fund managers: sources

It currently taxes performance remuneration tied to investment returns at up to 17%

Spanning 10 diverse economies including Singapore, Asean has a combined GDP of over US$4 trillion, making it one of the most dynamic growth engines globally.
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While the world looks West, returns are shifting East

In a year defined by market turbulence and shifting global alliances, Asia is moving from a small, often overlooked part of portfolios to a more deliberate allocation

Lam Min Hwui (left), investment director at AR Capital and lead analyst of the "AR Majulah SG Fund" and Millicent Lai, executive director for investment.

AR Capital to target AI beneficiaries, ‘dividend growers’ in new EQDP fund

Company says it stands out from the pack by having global analysts and fund managers work as a single integrated team

With interest rates possibly being elevated due to higher energy prices driving rising inflation, improving Suntec Reit’s unit price might be challenging.
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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