Singapore names five asset managers under S$6.5b equity market programme

Singapore’s central bank has appointed five asset managers under a S$6.5 billion programme aimed at strengthening the city-state’s equities market. — AFP pic

First Published: Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026 9:27 AM MYT

SINGAPORE, Sept 30 — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed five asset managers under its S$6.5 billion (about RM20.7 billion) Equity Market Development Programme, with S$1.45 billion to be placed with the managers to support the city-state’s equities market, reported Xinhua.

The five managers are Amundi, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Asset Management, M&G Investments and Natixis Investment Managers, the MAS said in a statement on Tuesday.

The latest allocation brings total placements under the programme to S$5.4 billion across 14 asset managers.

The managers will use their global distribution networks to attract international capital seeking exposure to Singapore and the region, helping broaden participation in Singapore’s equities market.

The MAS said it is reviewing proposals for a fourth batch of asset managers and expects to complete the review in 2027. — Bernama-Xinhua