In any given year, outperforming the market is a monumental feat, yet for 2020, Refinitiv Lipper Fund Award winners deserve additional commendation for their decision-making and ability to navigate the financial markets during a severe market downturn.

The ensuing report highlights the strategies, experiences and views of this year’s Singapore’s Refinitiv Lipper Fund Award winners — as described by the on-the-ground executives responsible for these achievements. Its aim is not merely to reward winning fund management companies (FMCs), but also to provide strategic insights for their peers from both Singapore’s fund management industry and the wider financial services community. 

As an offshore funds hub at the heart of the Asia Pacific region, Singapore is in a somewhat unique position. Unlike markets such as China, Japan, ASEAN ex-Singapore, or India where there is a strong bias for domestic asset classes, the Lion City’s fund managers prefer global themes. While this allows for a vast array of investment opportunities, it also exposes the island-nation to ensuing global risks.

Currently, there are about 3,500 offshore funds available for sale in Singapore from more than 250 global asset managers. Not only is the city-state a global hub to raise capital, it is also an ideal location from which to deploy money across various markets in the region. Given its size and importance within the region’s fund scene, these factors further underscore the achievements of this year’s Singapore award winners.

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