Singapore should anchor hedge fund leaders, nurture local managers amid regional talent war: observers
Cultivating local funds and talent pool entrenches the decision-makers who truly drive capital here
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[SINGAPORE] As tax advantages narrow across competing financial hubs, Singapore’s true competitive edge will depend on more than drawing capital – it will need to anchor the decision-makers who manage and allocate it, said hedge funds and industry watchers.
Attracting senior investment professionals could create a multiplier effect, bringing investment teams and demand for functions spanning research, technology, risk management, legal and compliance, they added.
That could help turn higher assets under management into greater-value jobs and deeper expertise on the ground.
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