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Markets
Singapore unit trust inflows fall sharply
Funds that invest in emerging markets helped to prevent fund flows in Singapore from turning negative in the second quarter.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 August 2008
People Moves
Atlantis hires Joseph Wat to open Singapore office
Launching an Asean fund later this year will be among Wat’s first tasks as fund adviser.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 9 July 2008
Markets
Singapore fund performance reflects cautious stance
The best and worst performing unit trusts in May were equities funds, says Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2008
Distribution
Singapore debuts first sharia ETF
The Daiwa exchange-traded fund will track the largest and most liquid listed companies in Japan that comply with Islamic legal principles.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 May 2008
Markets
Singapore fund flows reflect risk-aversion
First quarter data from Lipper shows investors in Singapore turning more cautious with overall fund inflows declining and equity portfolios posting net outflows versus net ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 15 May 2008
Asset Owners
GIC braces for worst recession in 30 years
Tony Tan, GIC’s deputy chairman, expects the next few years to be the most challenging for Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund since its creation in 1981.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 22 April 2008
Markets
Funds in Singapore post slight gains
Commodities funds lead the way, while bond funds continue to show lacklustre performance, according to Lipper data.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 March 2008
Asset Owners
US, Singapore, Abu Dhabi agree on wealth fund principles
The three governments agree on principles that include greater transparency and making investment decisions on commercial grounds and not for geopolitical reasons. Separately, ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 March 2008
Markets
China, Korea funds in Singapore suffer large losses
Lipper analyst Kenneth Koh expects more tough times ahead for funds as markets worldwide attempt to regain their footing.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 27 February 2008
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
Markets
Singapore fund flows remain steady
Net inflows to Singapore unit trusts totalled S$1.56 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007. Equity fund inflows were muted.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 12 February 2008
Markets
Chinese banks to invest in Singapore under QDII
An agreement signed with the Monetary Authority of Singapore will give Chinese banks access to investments in new Asian markets, such as India and Malaysia, as well as Asian ...
By Liz Mak | 25 January 2008
Business Moves
Peach for a Man’s man in Singapore
Man Investments opens a new office in Singapore to be headed by Tim Peach.
By Simon Osborne | 25 January 2008
Markets
India-focused funds lead gains in Singapore
Lipper analyst Kenneth Koh expects Singapore’s business environment to be tougher this year, but says share price valuations are looking more reasonable.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 21 January 2008
Business Moves
SHK Fund Management eyes Singapore expansion
Singapore’s growing private banking business offers the company vast opportunities.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 January 2008
Markets
Commodities, guaranteed funds post gains in Singapore
Lipper data shows that mutual fund losses in November have capped gains so far this year.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 17 December 2007
Markets
Emerging market funds lead gains in Singapore
Commodities funds are among the worst performers.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 24 November 2007
Distribution
Eurizon Capital launches 20 funds in Singapore
The company’s entry strategy in Asia is to build distribution networks in Taiwan and Singapore, with China its next project.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 23 November 2007
Distribution
Singapore funds post S$1.6 billion in net inflows
CPF portfolios post net inflows in the third quarter after several months of suffering from outflows.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 November 2007
Markets
Hong Kong’s millionaires stay ahead of those in Singapore
Datamonitor analyst David Lalich says Hong Kong’s economy tends to be more resilient following a crisis and that has helped its wealthy residents increase their assets.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 9 November 2007
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