asset management

The next test lies not just in how much money it attracts, but whether it can produce the people and firms to manage it

Analysts say MAS’ announcement is timely and sends a ‘strong signal’ of Singapore’s drive to grow the sector

Measures comprise new tax-exemption scheme, hedge fund investment programme, initiative to attract foreign talent

The country is moving away from conservative securities and insurance policies

The sale, which includes excess cash, is expected to generate a pre-tax gain of about S$330 million for the bank

DBS says Keppel offers a ‘unique and unrivalled proposition’

The central bank is in talks with industry on how the Republic’s financial markets edge could be improved

It is targeting value-add opportunities to generate higher returns through repositioning and active asset management

The funds are churning out new products that are being snapped up by investors who are abandoning stock pickers