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About Eastspring

Eastspring Investments, part of Prudential plc, is a global asset manager with Asia at its core, offering innovative investment solutions to meet the financial needs of clients. At the heart of Eastspring is a strong connection with our shared purpose – Experts in Asia. Invested in Your Future. – and this clearly guides everything we do.

Our investment teams’ deep understanding of Asian markets, paired with their global expertise, is our key differentiator. We are also firmly invested in the future of our clients, our colleagues, our partners, our shareholders and the communities in which we live and operate in.

Over the last 25 years, we have built an unparalleled on-the-ground presence in 11 Asian markets ¹ as well as distribution offices in North America and Europe. We manage a total of USD216 bn ² across equity, fixed income, multi asset, quantitative and alternative strategies on behalf of institutional and individual investors globally.

The diversity of our teams fosters a culture of open communication and debate, enabling us to seek best ideas and high conviction views. We seek to align ourselves to global sustainability initiatives and are a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investing. Our investment teams are empowered to integrate ESG considerations consistent with their own investment philosophies and processes.

We are passionate about what we do and committed to deliver high quality investment outcomes to our clients.

About Eastspring Investments Berhad

Established in 2000 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Eastspring Investments Berhad is part of Prudential Corporation Asia, the Asia business of Prudential plc of the United Kingdom. The Prudential Group has been investing in Asia since 1863.

Eastspring Investments Berhad ("EIMY") is one of the largest asset management companies in Malaysia in both institutional and retail, managing a total of 35 funds with about RM60.9 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) as at 30 September 2023.

Financial position for the past three (3) years:

Financial Year End
	31/12/2020 (RM’000)	31/12/2021 (RM’000)	31/12/2022 (RM’000)
Paid-up share capital	28,000	28,000	28,000
Shareholders’ funds	62,863	58,480	59,116
Turnover	204,308	209,830	199,336
Pre-tax profit	55,949	51,225	51,819
After tax profit	44,585	39,617	38,836

USD
216
billion
Assets under management ²
400
+
Investment professionals
25+
+
Years of track record
11
Asian markets ¹

Recent awards

We aim to be a trusted partner of our clients, and these are a testament to the value we provide.

FSMOne Recommended

Unit Trust Awards 2022/2023 Announced on 6 July 2022

Employer Branding Awards Malaysia

Announced on 13 June 2022

Global offices

Committed to providing accessibility to our teams and solutions, you may find us in an office near you.

Singapore

Established in 1994, the Singapore office serves as the global hub for Eastspring Investments’ asset management business. The award-winning investment teams manage a wide range of funds and mandates across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and quantitative solutions for individual and institutional clients.

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong office was established in 1994, followed by the launch of the retail fund management business in 2007. We also have a joint venture with Bank of China International for Hong Kong's mutual funds market and Mandatory Provident Fund.

Malaysia

Our Malaysian office was established in 2000. The local investment team manages equity, fixed income, multi asset, as well as Shariah-compliant strategies for individual and institutional clients. It is one of Malaysia’s largest asset management companies and has won multiple awards over the years.

Thailand

Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited became fully operational as an asset management firm in Thailand in July 2022, after the successful amalgamation of TMBAM Eastspring and Thanachart Fund Eastspring. Both of which had been operating in Thailand for more than two decades.

Taiwan

Since its establishment in 2000, the award-winning investment team in Taiwan has been managing strategies to meet the different needs of individual and institutional, including insurance clients. The team provides investment solutions across multiple asset classes and strategies, ranging from equities, fixed income, multi assets, as well as Fund of Funds.

Indonesia

Our Indonesian office was established in 2011. It is currently one of Indonesia’s largest asset management companies. The local investment team manages strategies across equities and bonds, as well as offers Syariah-compliant investment solutions for both individual and institutional clients.

Vietnam

Established in 2005, our office in Vietnam consists of a team of investment professionals with a strong track record of managing bonds, listed and unlisted stocks, as well as real estate. The team manages assets for individual and institutional investors both domestically and internationally.

Japan

Our Japanese sales office was established in 1999. It partners with banks as well as non-bank distributors to provide a wide range of funds for individual and institutional investors.

South Korea

Our Korean office was established in 2001 and has local investment capabilities in equities, bonds, derivatives and alternatives. The team, which has won many accolades over the years, also manages quantitative, multi asset, and Fund of Funds strategies for individual and institutional investors.

China

Our joint venture, CITIC-Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, provides on-the-ground expertise and capabilities in equities, bonds, as well as quantitative and passive strategies for individual and institutional investors. In 2018, we established an investment management wholly foreign-owned enterprise (IM WFOE) to better serve professional investors, both in China and globally.

India

Our joint venture in India – ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC) Ltd – is a partnership between Prudential plc and ICICI Bank. ICICI Prudential AMC is one of India’s largest mutual fund companies and aims to provide simple and relevant investment solutions for both individual and institutional investors by investing across equities, fixed income, and real estate.

United States

Our US sales office in Chicago was set up in 2012 and focuses on helping institutional investors including pension funds and large family offices in the Americas diversify into Asia.

United Kingdom

The UK sales office, a branch of the Luxembourg entity, was set up in 2013 to better meet the needs of institutional and wholesale clients in Europe and the Middle East. The office also services the European offices of global and private banks that distribute our range of SICAV funds.

Luxembourg

Incorporated in 2012, our Luxembourg-based EU management company enables us to distribute Eastspring Investments’ funds to individual and institutional clients in Europe using the SICAV fund platform, capitalising on the increasing interest from global investors in the Asia growth story.

Heritage

Asia’s opportunities are vast, and corporate cultures are extremely complex and diverse. Hence, local knowledge and expertise are required to navigate the Asian markets successfully. Our on-the-ground presence means we have an unparalleled knowledge of the markets in which we operate, allowing us to develop unique and tailored investment solutions for our clients. See how we have evolved over the last 25 years.

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