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Markets
Macquarie bullish on Singapore and banks
The balance of risks to Asian equities is to the downside over the next three months, says Macquarie.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 10 August 2009
Business Moves
Temasek CEO Ho Ching talks succession and compensation
During a luncheon speech in Singapore, CEO Ho Ching discusses succession planning and compensation issues as well as Temasek's strategy.
By Sameera Anand | 30 July 2009
People Moves
Top management changes at Singapore's GIC
The investment management firm appoints new chairpersons for its real estate and asset management businesses.
By Sameera Anand | 22 June 2009
People Moves
PruPim Asia creates fund controller role
Jean-Brice Traon will oversee operations and reporting on a range of PruPim Asia funds.
By Edward Russell | 19 June 2009
Business Moves
NIR Group opens Singapore office
Shoham Cohen leads the office and is looking for investment partners in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 5 June 2009
Distribution
Legg Mason launches global bond fund in Singapore
The global multi-strategy bond fund is managed by subsidiary Western Asset Management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 4 June 2009
Distribution
Lyxor to list five new ETFs in Singapore
The new ETFs will cover indices that track markets outside Asia, including the US, which is a first for the Singapore Exchange.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 May 2009
Services
BNP Paribas custody approved to go local
Singapore approves BNP Paribas Securities Services' first regional wholesale banking license.
By Edward Russell | 24 April 2009
Markets
Funds in Singapore dip further
Led by equity portfolios, funds in Singapore post an average decline of 4.31% in February.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 April 2009
People Moves
Walkers expands Singapore team
The law firm expects to take on more distressed funds work in the city state.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 March 2009
Commentary
Crisis will bring new opportunities in Asia
Wealth creation and the rise of Asia's middle class will drive growth in personal financial services, says Monetary Authority of Singapore's Heng Swee Keat.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 March 2009
Distribution
Schroders launches corporate bond fund in Singapore
Corporate bonds are favoured by fund managers seeking refuge from volatile equities markets.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 5 March 2009
Markets
Singapore steps up efforts to attract fund houses
A new tax incentive is aimed at attracting more fund managers to set up shop in Singapore.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 February 2009
Distribution
DWS launches Asia Select fund in Singapore
The fund will make use of quant screens and fundamental analysis to find true value among shares across all market capitalisations.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 February 2009
Distribution
DBS AM launches first of ETF series in Singapore
The DBS Singapore STI ETF will track the performance of the Straits Times Index.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 February 2009
Markets
Even bond funds perform poorly in Singapore in 2008
All fund groups posted average losses last year, led by equity funds, says Thomson Reuters Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 2 February 2009
Markets
Most fund groups in Singapore post losses
Equity funds have suffered the most, posting an average loss of nearly 20% in October, according to Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 November 2008
Alternatives
Fund of funds provider Kenmar opens in Singapore
The Connecticut-based fund of hedge funds opens its first overseas office in Singapore.
By Simon Osborne | 7 November 2008
People Moves
Deutsche plans prime broking initiative in Singapore
Chris Pagan moves to Singapore to run the prime broking sales desk as Deutsche finds opportunities in India and Southeast Asia.
By Simon Osborne | 5 September 2008
Commentary
Aberdeen pitches the merits of bargain hunting now
Investors should feel confident about buying shares of companies with sound fundamentals even if prices have yet to reach distressed levels, says Aberdeen.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 29 August 2008
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Japanese yen
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Aussie dollar
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Singapore dollar
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Chinese renminbi
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