Introduction

This report takes a look at the development of the manager of manager trend in Asia-Pacific, following on from the 2004 brief. It profiles key competitors and manager of manager specialists in the region such as MLC and Russel.

Scope

• This report looks at the emerging regional trend of multi-manager investment in Asia-Pacific from a qualitative perspective

  • This report looks at the major risks and issues facing the market today

    • This report looks at the future for mult-manager investment in Asia-Pacific

    Report Highlights

    In contrast to more developed markets where institutions have outsourced investment management to asset consultants and multi-managers there has been little migration to date. However, those operating in Singapore believe that it is only a matter of time before the market begins to open up to outsourcing and hence multi-manager investments.

    One of the biggest issues that needs to be overcome for multi-manager investments to take off in any market is an ability and willingness of investors - retail or institutional - to invest money offshore.

    One of the biggest issues facing the Australian market going forward will be the capacity of boutiques investment managers that was discussed in the previous section.

    Reasons to Purchase

    • Update yourself on the opportunities in the region for multi-manager funds and find out who is taking advantage of them

      • Find out what risks and issues have been raised in developed markets and what potential impact they might have in your market

        • Determine which markets are rie for entry and which come with a caveat

        Related Studies:

        Offshore Fund Management 2005

        Hedge Funds in Europe 2005