Singapore – House Awards: Asia Fixed Income

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Pillar 1. Investment process

To examine the principles and the team’s investment style and consistencies, accountability, and investor alignment

Pillar 2. Portfolio construction

To examine the portfolio disciplines, liquidity capability, investment/ divestment principles, and research resources

Pillar 3. Performance & Risk

To examine how performances and risks are generated, net returns together with drawdowns and recovery and investor diversification

Pillar 4. Stewardship

To examine the manager’s commitment to engagement and disclosure, responsible shareholding policies, and driving changes for investees

Pillar 5. Corporate Quality

To examine the company's commitment to responsible stewardship while ensuring healthy and sustainable growth

CONTESTANTS

Presenter

Nigel Foo , Head of Asia Fixed Income
First Sentier Investors
Category: Asia Fixed Income & MOY

Jurors

  1. Mah Ching Cheng, Fund Advisory | Vice President Investment Products and Solutions, UOB Private Bank
  2. Simon Liu, Senior Investment Manager, St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group
  3. Peter Ryan-Kane, Founder, PeRK Advisory

Presenter

Jason Pang , Senior Director, Client Portfolio Manager, Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management
Category: Asia Fixed Income (HK & SG)

Other Participants (On-Mute):
Willa Lau

Jurors

  1. Joanne Murphy, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, CAIA
  2. Jonathan Wan, Deputy Head of Retail Banking, ICBC (Asia) Limited
  3. Elsa Pau, CEO of WealthAsia Group