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August Global Partners raises US$150 million in final close of Healthcare fund
The fund seeks opportunities in healthtech, advanced manufacturing, digital health and precision medicine Fund manager August Global…
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Fund managers expect EQDP to boost valuations and liquidity for small- and mid-caps
Managers research and invest in the segment while cultivating relationships with the companies and targeting niche growth areas The year…
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Singapore’s equity market push could spark re-rating for small- and mid-caps: fund managers
Many companies in this segment historically have depressed valuations despite having attractive fundamentals Singapore’s 240 small- and…
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Making SGX small and mid-caps great again: MAS-appointed fund managers lead the charge
Many of 240 such stocks neglected despite robust fundamentals; nine funds named so far under S$5b scheme to energise local equity could…
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Indonesia’s US$52 billion fund to invest 5% of assets abroad
The plan marks a key shift for BPJS TK has outgrown Indonesia’s shallow capital markets. Indonesia’s largest social security fund is…
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KKR targets December close for second Asia private credit fund
Asian borrowers remain highly price-sensitive, often opting for bank loans that are typically 200 basis points to 400 basis points cheaper…
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DBS, Franklin Templeton launch Singapore’s first tokenised retail fund
The fund is available to DBS wealth clients and accredited investors, with retail access expected in Q1 2026 Investment manager Franklin…
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World leaders launch fund to save forests, get first $5 bn
World leaders attending a climate summit in Brazil launched a fund Thursday to save the world's forests, quickly raking in over $5 billion…
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CapitaLand Investment raises over US$650 million for second lodging fund, exceeds target
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has achieved the final close for its second lodging private fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence Asia Fund II…
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Indonesian bonds hit by foreign fund outflows on policy woes
Foreign investors sold Indonesian government bonds again last month, underscoring concerns over the government’s plans to increase…
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Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk US$1 trillion Tesla pay package
Investors in the electric-vehicle maker will decide on Nov 6 whether to approve the package Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s…
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The CFDA Foundation Teams With Bezos Earth Fund for New Initiative
The CFDA Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund are joining forces to try to rev up sustainable fashion innovation. Through a $6.25 million…
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From Policy to Profit: How Retirees Can Use Life Settlements to Fund New Investments
For many retirees, the idea of selling a life insurance policy sounds unusual at first. After all, life insurance has long been viewed as…
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Indonesia’s Chandra Asri in talks with lenders to fund US$1 billion deal to buy Singapore’s Esso stations
Chandra Asri Pacific, an Indonesian energy and chemicals firm, is in talks with competing consortiums of lenders for loans to back its…
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Fund managers turn to AI players poised for SGX listing
Despite such opportunities, price discovery remains a challenging topic for many investors Fund managers are increasingly focused on…
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Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara hires 2 executives from Singapore’s GIC
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara has hired two former GIC investment professionals to lead its global private market coverage,…
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Indonesia sovereign wealth fund INA to trim exposure to infrastructure
Indonesia Investment Authority, one of the country’s two sovereign wealth funds, is looking to reduce its heavy reliance on infrastructure…
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Avanda eyes 15% returns with new Singapore Discovery Fund under EQDP
The fund is built around three core investment themes: Value-Up, Local Champions and Turnaround Local fund manager Avanda Investment…
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Avanda eyes 15% returns with new Singapore Discovery Fund to boost Singapore stocks
Fund to focus on severely undervalued stocks, turnaround companies and “local champions” with long-term promise Local fund manager Avanda…
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Avanda eyes 15% returns with new Singapore Discovery Fund targeting Singapore stocks
Fund to focus on severely undervalued stocks, turnaround companies and ‘local champions’ with long-term promise Local fund manager Avanda…
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Avanda eyes 15% returns with Discovery Fund targeting Singapore stocks
Fund to focus on severely undervalued stocks, turnaround companies and ‘local champions’ with long-term promise Local fund manager Avanda…
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As AI-bubble fears spread, a US$35 billion fund manager positions for inflows
Impax has had a rough ride in recent years, as low-carbon investments that did not pan out were followed by lost mandates Impax Asset…
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Shakeout in private equity weeding out weaker players, says Canadian pension fund chief
PRIVATE equity is undergoing a “structural transformation” where returns are being compressed and a process of “natural selection” is…
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Canadian pension fund La Caisse gears up to invest C$15 billion in Asia-Pacific
Infrastructure is expected to take up C$9 billion while credit and real estate will account for C$3 billion each La Caisse, one of the…