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Aberdeen Asset Management Asia Limited
Aberdeen Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC. Based in Singapore since 1992, the company oversees the management of the Group's Asia-Pacific assets, including Japan, Australia and the Sub-Continent.
Aberdeen Asia was started by Hugh Young and Peter Hames, currently managing director and chief investment officer, respectively. In addition to managing money for institutions like central banks, statutory boards, pension funds etc, Aberdeen Asia also offers a range of unit trusts under an umbrella called 'Aberdeen Select Portfolio' which is marketed to the public investor via third party intermediaries such as banks, brokers, on-line platforms and financial advisers.
Aberdeen's equity investment approach is fundamentally bottom-up. We pride ourselves on original thinking and place great value on proprietary research. We invest for the long term, adopting a buy-and-hold philosophy. We do not market-time, have generally low portfolio-turnover and run them fully invested, picking stocks that have passed our stringent selection criteria, scoring firstly on quality and then on valuations.
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 Asian 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. For more information, please visit http://en.nikkoam.com.
Deutsche Asset Management (Asia) Limited
Deutsche Asset Management (Asia) Limited, whose registered office is at One Raffles Quay #17-10 South Towers, Singapore 048583. Reg No. 198701485N.
DWS Investments, the mutual fund arm of Deutsche Asset Management, is the largest mutual fund company in its home country, Germany, with more than EUR 134 billion* of assets under management (AuM). Across Europe**, it is ranked 4th amongst the leading retail mutual fund companies with EUR 154 billion AuM and within the top 15 globally*** with EUR 256 billion AuM. 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, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
* BVI, October 31, 2009; incl. DB products
** Lipper FMI, September 30, 2009; incl. DB products
*** Lipper FMI (Europe), Simfund (US, Asia Australia); September 30, 2009. European figures incl. DB products
Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton Investments is one of the largest and oldest investment management companies in the world, with over $539 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
- US$539 billion* in Assets under Management
- Over 7,700 employees (as of 31/12/09)
- Over 440 investment professionals around the globe
- Offices in 31 countries
- 21 million shareholder accounts (as of 30/9/09)
* As of 30 November 2009
Legg Mason
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$672 billion (as of 31 January 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.
Schroder Investment Management(Singapore) Ltd
Schroders is a global asset management company. Asset management is our only business. Our goals are completely aligned with our clients' - the creation of long-term value.
We manage US$222.2 billion (as at 30 September 2009) on behalf of institutional and retail investors, financial institutions and high net worth clients from around the world, invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities, fixed income and alternatives.
We operate from 32 offices in 25 different countries (as at 30 September 2009) across Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.
Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
UOB Asset Management Limited
The managers of the Fund 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 23 years and as of 30 Oct 2009 manages about S$14.3 billion in clients' assets. UOBAM also has investment operations in Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Brunei and Thailand.
UOBAM offers global investment management expertise to institutions, corporations and individuals, through customised portfolio management services and unit trusts. As at 30 October 2009, UOBAM manages 47 unit trusts in Singapore, with total assets of about S$2.78 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 investment in Asian, Australian, European and US 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 emphasise 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 structuring, providing advisory services and managing Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDOs). These CDOs are largely invested 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 103 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 30 October 2009, UOBAM has staff strength of over 200 including 47 investment professionals in Singapore.
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