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M&G Investments
Global investment manager M&G Investments (M&G) is making a selection of its funds available to retail investors in Singapore for the first time. This expansion of M&G’s investment solutions and distribution capabilities to cater to Singapore’s mass-affluent and retail investors, marks a significant milestone for M&G since establishing its maiden Asian subsidiary in Singapore in 2006.

Previously available only to private banking and institutional clientele in Singapore, the local retail market can now access M&G's investment strategies and benefit from the firm’s market insights, investment capabilities, and risk management across the asset classes. This follows the Monetary Authority of Singapore recognising 10 of M&G’s Luxembourg-domiciled (UCITS) funds for retail distribution.

“This initiative enables Singapore's increasingly sophisticated retail investors to access our investment solutions. Our diverse range of strategies are designed to cater to investors saving for the long-term,” Berny Lin, head of distribution, Asia ex-Japan at M&G, said. “Venturing into the Singapore retail sector, an evolving and vibrant space, reflects our commitment to growing our presence in Asia. This follows recent milestones such as the inauguration a new office in Taiwan and M&G obtaining a SICE licence in that market.”

The following 10 M&G funds are now available to Singapore's retail investors:

Equity Funds   
1. M&G (Lux) Global Dividend Fund     
2. M&G (Lux) Global Maxima Fund   
3. M&G (Lux) North American Dividend Fund 
4. M&G (Lux) Positive Impact Fund

Fixed Income Funds    
5. M&G (Lux) Emerging Markets Bond Fund   
6. M&G (Lux) Global Floating Rate High Yield Fund 
7. M&G (Lux) Optimal Income Fund

Multi-Asset Funds  
8. M&G (Lux) Episode Macro Fund   
9. M&G (Lux) Income Allocation Fund 
10. M&G (Lux) Sustainable Allocation Fund

Singaporean retail investors can initially access these funds via distribution partners such as Endowus and iFAST. In anticipation of the growing needs of the market, M&G plans to apply for more funds to be recognised by the MAS.

Furthermore, as the mass-affluent population in Singapore continues to rise, M&G is poised to augment its distribution channel, offering holistic solutions designed to help investors enhance their wealth in line with their long-term financial aspirations