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Nikko thinks global but puts on Asian DNA

Asset manager has restructured itself, repositioned its offerings and carved out a niche for itself in exchange-traded funds.

Genevieve Cua

Published Wed, Oct 30, 2019 · 5:50 am
"Our institutional clients are no strangers to using different providers. They use global (managers), but also look for local specialists. (Our size) doesn't mean that we can't find areas where we can compete with the best of the best." - Nikko AM Asia's president and director Eleanor Seet (above).

Singapore

NIKKO Asset Management (AM) is positioning itself as a global asset manager with a "unique Asian DNA", declares Eleanor Seet, Nikko AM Asia's president and director.

Since its acquisition of DBS Asset Management (AM) in 2011, Nikko AM has made strides to restructure and reposition its offerings, and also rolled out new products.

The firm has, for instance, carved a niche for itself in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It has four listed on the Singapore exchange with combined assets under management...

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