Singapore

Singapore
Untitled Document

June 2004
29 pages

ASrIA Reports - SRI In Asian Markets: Singapore

Research by: Carrie Johnson & Sophie Pritchard, PAIA Consulting

Project Manager:
David St. Maur Sheil

Published in time for ASrIA's Third International Conference, 15-16 July in Singapore, this survey is a must for anyone serious about developing SRI in the country. As far as we know it is the first survey of its kind.

Key findings include:

Singapore has good potential for SRI with the third highest per capita income level in Asia and its competitive position as an Asian financial hub.
At present, SRI products are available, but the total fund size is small and marketing of these funds has been limited.
There is currently a low level of awareness of SRI funds, especially amongst the public. However, there is a growing activism towards the principles that underlie SRI.
With appropriate education and awareness raising measures there is considerable potential to build a market for SRI funds in Singapore.
In Singapore more than in many countries, the government's stance on SRI will be influential to its development.

"I𠐔e learnt so much reading this report",

Andrew Kwek, Executive Director, Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS)

"Its a great report overall. Gives an excellent idea of where SRI is at in Singapore"

Leon Lee, CFA, Henderson Global Investors

"Very comprehensive & insightful",

Nicola Shaw, Independent

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2004 ASrIA Third International Conference in Singapore

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