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Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited
Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited (Aberdeen Asia) is one of the best resourced and most respected names in regional asset management. Aberdeen has been investing in Asia for over twenty years, and since 1992 from their headquarters in Singapore. Currently, Aberdeen manages over US$92.4 billion as at 31 August 2011, making them one of the largest managers of regional equities globally. Aberdeen also has a dedicated regional bond team. Assets are invested in a variety of country and regional funds, as well as specialist products, for leading institutions, other asset managers and retail investors. In addition to Singapore, Aberdeen has offices in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Japan and Taiwan, plus representation in China.
Deutsche Asset Management (Asia) Limited
Deutsche Asset Management (Asia) Limited, whose business address is at One Raffles Quay, #15-00 South Towers, Singapore 048583. Reg No. 198701485N.
Deutsche Asset Management group is one of the world's leading investment management organizations, with approximately Euros 523 billion (as at 30 June 2011) in assets under management globally. DWS Investments is the mutual fund arm of Deutsche Asset Management. DWS is the largest mutual fund company in its home country, Germany, and is ranked amongst the top 10 global asset managers*. Founded in 1956, DWS’s activities extend beyond the European markets. Over the last few years, the DWS Investments brand has been rolled out to cover countries and products across the Americas and Asia Pacific. DWS established its presence in Singapore in 2005, and is committed to expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
* Lipper FMI (Europe), Simfund (US, Asia Australia); 30 September, 2011. European figures incl. Deutsche Bank products.
Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton Investments is one of the largest and oldest investment management companies in the world, with over US$659.9 billion* of investor assets under management. For over 60 years, our extensive resources have been dedicated to managing investment portfolios on behalf of individuals, banks, pension funds, endowments and trusts. Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol BEN, and we are a component of the S&P 500 Index.
With research offices located on 6 continents, Franklin Templeton Investments is able to generate innovative investment ideas by uncovering investment opportunities that others may miss. We have continued to build our local presence within individual markets and are a key player in the domestic fund management industry in countries as diverse as Brazil, Japan, China, India and Vietnam.
At the core of our business are four of the most reputable investment management teams in the world- Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series and Franklin Templeton Fixed Income - each wholly owned by Franklin Templeton Investments, but operating autonomously and subscribing to its own distinct investment management style.
Asset classes and investment management styles tend to perform differently during various stages of an economic cycle. A portfolio that is diversified by asset class and investment management style may experience reduced volatility and better long-term overall performance. For this reason, we offer a diverse selection of mutual funds across a variety of asset classes and investment styles.
Our goal is to consistently provide investors with superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term, as well as the reliable, accurate and personal service that has helped Franklin Templeton become one of the most trusted names in financial services
Key Facts*
- Over 24 million billable shareholder accounts
- Over 350 investment solutions worldwide
- Offices in over 30 countries
- Shareholders in over 150 countries
- US$659.9 billion assets under management
- # 1 cross-border mutual fund company in terms of long-term AUM1
- Over 8,300 employees, more than 50% outside the U.S.
1 Source: Lipper FMI - Thomson Reuters, as of September 30, 2011. Long-term, retail, cross-border funds (excluding ETFs and Trackers) sold internationally.
Legg Mason Global Assent Management
Since its founding in 1899 in Baltimore, Maryland, Legg Mason, Inc. has evolved into one of the largest asset management firms in the world, with assets under management of US$628.7 billion (as of 31 October 2011), serving individual and institutional investors on six continents.
Today's Legg Mason is a diversified group of global asset management firms ("affiliates") who are recognized for their proven investment expertise and long-term performance. The principal investment affiliates of Legg Mason are among the industry leaders in their respective areas of specialization, with unique investment approaches that have been developed over decades. The distinctive Legg Mason "multi-affiliate" business model provides clients with a broad spectrum of Equity, Fixed Income, Liquidity and Alternatives solutions.
Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd, an investment affiliate and ultimately wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc., is appointed as the Investment manager for Legg Mason Singapore authorised funds. Legg Mason Asset Management Singapore Pte. Limited, also an ultimately wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. has been appointed by Western Asset as the principal distributor of these funds in Singapore.
Manulife Asset Management (Singapore)
Manulife Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd is part of - Manulife Asset Management - the asset management arm of Manulife Financial, a global leader in wealth management services. The business address is at 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #11-07/08, Great World City, West Tower, Singapore 237994. Registration No. 200709952G.
Manulife Asset Management is a leading global institutional asset manager, with expertise across a full range of asset classes - equity, fixed income and alternatives such as real estate, timberland and agriculture. Manulife Asset Management has investment offices in 17 countries around the world, including 10 countries in Asia; China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. Our clients benefit from the in-depth local market expertise of empowered, inter-connected investment professionals across Asia, North America and Europe, underpinned by world-class investment and risk management processes and the backing of a global leader in financial services, Manulife Financial Corporation.
As of 31 Oct 2010, Manulife Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd manages S$2.94 billion in assets and has a staff strength of 18, including 7 investment professionals, in Singapore.
Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited
Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited (Nikko AM Asia) is a leading, Singapore-based specialist asset manager comprising the integrated investment capabilities and enlarged operations of two award-winning Singapore-based asset managers formerly known as DBS Asset Management Ltd and Nikko Asset Management Singapore Limited.
Nikko AM Asia has broad investment experience in Asia equities and Asian fixed income. Its investment teams manage assets on behalf of Asian retail, private and institutional investors, including central banks, insurance companies and government statutory boards.
Nikko AM Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikko Asset Management Co. Ltd (Nikko AM), the largest regional asset manager headquartered in Asia with over US$165 billion in asset under management as at 30 June 2011. The firm also has offices in London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland. Nikko AM holds a 40% stake in Rongtong Fund Management, a joint venture investment management company in China.
In recent years, Nikko AM has been recognized by industry peers for its innovative investment products and has won a number of prestigious awards, including the Lipper Best Fund Award in 2010 in the Equity Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Category over 3 years, and the Global Investor Award for Investment Excellence in Japanese Equities.
Schroder Investment Management(Singapore) Ltd
Schroders is a leading independent international asset management and private banking group, with more than 200 years experience in financial service and over US$283.9 billion as at 30 September 2011.
Schroders manage investments across all major asset classes in developed and emerging countries; hedge funds, equities and bonds, money markets, private equities and property. Schroder’s clients include large pension funds, government bodies, charities, corporations and individual investors throughout the world.
In Singapore, Schroders’ presence dates back to the early 1970s and manages funds for institutions, government-linked organizations, private clients and unit trusts. Schroders’ strong local franchise is reflected in the wide range of Singapore-authorized unit trusts and our leading position in terms of retail assets under management.
UOB Asset Management Limited
The Managers are UOB Asset Management Ltd ("UOBAM"), whose registered office is at 80, Raffles Place, UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624.
UOBAM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UOB Group. Established in 1986, UOBAM has been managing collective investment schemes and discretionary funds in Singapore for 25 years and as of 31 October 2011 manages about S$17.43 billion in clients' assets. UOBAM also has investment operations in Malaysia and Thailand.
UOBAM offers global investment management expertise to institutions, corporations and individuals, through customised portfolio management services and unit trusts. As at 31 October 2011, UOBAM manages 51 unit trusts in Singapore, with total assets of about S$3.05 billion under management. UOBAM is one of the largest unit trust managers in Singapore in terms of assets under management.
In terms of market coverage, UOBAM has acquired specialist skills in equity investments in Asian, Australian, European and U.S. markets and major global sectors. In the bond markets, UOBAM covers the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries to emerging markets. UOBAM’s investment philosophy is to emphasize on securities selection using a bottom-up approach. UOBAM makes regular company visits and supplements its fundamental investment approach with quantitative tools to control risks and to aid in the portfolio construction process. UOBAM has also established itself as one of the leading players in structured credits and investment solutions, managing third party investments in global emerging market securities as well as global investment grade, non-investment grade and multi-sector credits.
In addition, UOBAM is committed to achieving consistently good performance. Since 1996, UOBAM has won 118 awards for investments in local, regional and global markets, and across global sectors such as Banking and Finance, Technology, Healthcare, as well as Gold and Mining.
As at 31 October 2011, UOBAM has a staff strength of over 210, including 52 investment professionals in Singapore.
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