Seven in 10 Singapore fund managers see 10-20% upside to Asian equities in 2023

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FUND managers in Singapore are upbeat about Asian equity and credit markets in 2023, going by a survey that polled more than 50 C-suite and key personnel from fund houses with combined assets under management of some US$30 trillion globally late last year. The survey conducted by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) asked… Continue reading Seven in 10 Singapore fund managers see 10-20% upside to Asian equities in 2023

Former Bank of Singapore fund selector joins Azalea Investment Management

Former Bank of Singapore fund selector Hsiao Ching Tang has joined Temasek Holdings-backed Azalea Investment Management as managing director.Launched in 2015, the Azalea Group invests in private equity funds, with a focus on the development of new investment platforms and products to make private equity accessible to a broader group of investors. Tang was most… Continue reading Former Bank of Singapore fund selector joins Azalea Investment Management

Asia ESG fund compliance costs expected to soar

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As regional and global environmental, social and governance-related regulations evolve and proliferate, the costs for Asian fund firms of keeping up with the various requirements across markets will continue to rise, experts say. But with enforcement action for failing to conform with anti-greenwashing rules expected to grow, experts highlight that the potential costs and reputational… Continue reading Asia ESG fund compliance costs expected to soar