Eastspring Investments

Michael(Xiaochen) Sun, Ph.D., Client Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Strategies draws parallels between football defence and investing, and shows why volatility strategies are your portfolio’s backline.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcSU77fT #ThinkAsiaThinkActive

Can investors afford to overlook Asia’s tech transformation? How can they access both growth and income across the spectrum of equity opportunities? Explore the growth of Asia's rapidly evolving tech sector and discover how active management helps uncover future leaders. Dive into “Asia’s technology-led innovation”, the first of our three-part series of curated chart packs from our 2025 Asian Expert Series, where we spotlight the powerful forces reshaping Asia. https://lnkd.in/gqaDyHnm #ThinkAsiaThinkActive

As reforms deepen and capital discipline strengthens, Japan is no longer a fringe play - it’s a strategic opportunity for active investors. #ThinkAsiaThinkActive Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ4zVC44

Today, Prudential Group announced our 2025 Half-Year Results.   As Prudential’s asset manager, Eastspring continues to demonstrate resilient performance and momentum across our business. In the first half of 2025, our funds under management rose to USD274.9 billion, driven by positive market movements and robust net inflows from both third-party clients and our Life business.   These results reflect our deep commitment to clients - listening and advising proactively and strengthening engagement to help investors navigate shifting markets. Our investment teams remain focused on portfolio optimisation, supported by our regional platform that draws on expertise and research across Asia.   Underlying our business, Eastspring’s transformation journey - from streamlining operations to embedding agility - is empowering our teams to focus on what matters most: delivering alpha and elevating the client experience. As we navigate a more constructive market environment, our belief in Think Asia. Think Active. continues to guide our focus across the region.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6Bpuhyb

Chairman Powell’s Jackson Hole dovish remarks hint at rising concern over labour market softness, but is a rate cut on the cards? We weigh the potential impacts in our CIO Weekly Bulletin. Ray E Farris, Vis Nayar #ThinkAsiaThinkActive

Markets are watching closely as Fed Chair Jerome Powell prepares to speak at Jackson Hole this Friday. Read our CIO Weekly Bulletin to find out how global PMIs, inflation signals, and policy shifts in India and China are shaping the investment outlook. Ray E Farris, Vis Nayar #ThinkAsiaThinkActive

🎉 𝗦𝗚𝟲𝟬: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳 🧁 We kept the SG60 celebrations going in true Eastspring style with plenty of delicious food, fantastic company, and a whole lot of fun at our SG60 edition of Makan & Mingle. The highlight? A spirited Eastspring Bake-Off that was as competitive as it was creative. Our CEO Rajeev Mittal kicked things off with a warm welcome, while our panel of Eastspring judges took on the tough job of tasting and scoring. From locally inspired chilli crab creations to timeless chocolate treats, our teams brought serious heat and even more heart. Think pun-filled pastries, chilli padi-level energy, and a celebration of our bold, fun culture, proudly rooted in our Singapore headquarters. A huge shoutout to our talented Bake-Off teams who truly rose to the occasion! 

Christina Woon, Portfolio Manager at Eastspring Investments, joined Bloomberg to share her views on Asia’s earnings season and market dynamics. She highlighted the importance of active investing and staying focused on fundamentals amid ongoing market dislocations. With tariff headlines likely to persist, Christina noted that the current environment favours income stocks, offering investors a buffer while awaiting the rate cut cycle.   Watch the interview (segment from 15:01 to 20:29): https://lnkd.in/gS8NK-eH

Unpredictable policy changes from the US government, market volatility and shifting trends across asset classes are creating challenges for asset owners and managers. But how should investors rethink their strategies and risk management in today’s complex investment landscape? We explored these questions and more at an interactive lunch & learn event in Singapore for our institutional clients. Our Chief Distribution Officer, Head of ASEAN and CEO Singapore, Salman Haider opened the event, and Chief Economist Ray E Farris delivered an in-depth macro outlook. Our Multi-Asset Portfolio Managers, Joanna Ong and Nupur Gupta also shared actionable strategies for navigating an evolving investment landscape, highlighting the latest trends and opportunities in the Trump 2.0 era. Thank you to our clients and speakers for contributing to a dynamic and insightful discussion. Daryl Ee, Jeremy Greenall

Rong Ren Goh & Eric Fang, Portfolio Managers from Eastspring Investments share why Asian bonds, whether denominated in US dollars or local currencies, offer resilient income and diversification in today’s volatile world.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSJqu8Dr #ThinkAsiaThinkActive