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Asset Owners
Sick of volatility? Pension funds can adapt
Institutional investors need to reorganise their investment processes around new ways to access managers, extend time-horizons and measure risk, says Stanford’s Ashby Monk.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 November 2011
Distribution
Citi hires new Asia head of funds due diligence
Gary Sim has joined the bank in Singapore from LGT Investment Management, replacing Chua Boon-Lee, who moved to the city state’s Central Provident Fund.
By Joe Marsh | 27 July 2011
Asset Owners
Asian pension assets worth waiting for, says report
Despite offering relatively low margins and fees, the region's retirement markets have huge long-term potential for asset managers, argues Cerulli Associates.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 February 2010
Asset Owners
Tighter CPF rules both threat and opportunity, says RCM's Konyn
Fund providers in Singapore’s state pension scheme will be subject to new qualification criteria from 2011, forcing some to shape up or ship out, and giving others a chance to ...
By Joseph Marsh | 22 October 2009
Asset Owners
Grading Asia’s pension systems, China and Japan get a ‘D’
Singapore ranks highest in Asia in a judging of global pension systems and their ability to support ageing populations, according to consultants Mercer.
By Jame DiBiasio | 20 October 2009
Asset Owners
Morningstar edges out Mercer in Singapore
The Central Provident Fund has replaced Mercer with Morningstar as its investment consultant. This is considered a setback for Mercer in a market that some industry players say ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 February 2008
Asset Owners
Consultants bid to reshape CPF
The outcome could mean a lot of business for a few select pension providers in Singapore.
By Jame DiBiasio | 10 December 2002
Asset Owners
CPF funds allowed offshore access
Singapore’s move to protect retail investors also benefits the mutual fund industry.
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 September 2002
Markets
CPF fundamental review drawing to a close
The mutual fund industry could benefit from a streamlined Central Provident Fund system.
By Jame DiBiasio | 21 June 2002
Asset Owners
CPF structure could accommodate new exchange traded fund
State Street Global Advisors have beaten rivals to launch the first exchange traded fund in Singapore.
By Rico Ngai | 20 October 2000
Asset Owners
Academic warns Singapore must overhaul CPF
Tinkering with the Central Provident Fund’s parameters won’t be enough to meet Singapore’s social security goals.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 September 2000
Asset Owners
PwC calls for extra tax breaks on Singapore's CPF booster
Restrictive, inefficient and high cost - three major flaws in the city''s new retirement scheme proposal.
By Rico Ngai | 25 August 2000
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