SINGAPORE - Global investment management firm Man Group has announced a partnership with Endowus, a Singapore-based digital wealth management platform, to provide its differentiated credit offerings to investors in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Through this collaboration, Endowus will offer a range of solutions managed under Man Group's global credit platform, which oversees $35 billion (approximately ₩47 trillion) in credit assets. These solutions span from discretionary long-only strategies to alternative credit strategies.

Samuel Rhee, Chairman and Group Chief Investment Officer of Endowus, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. "Man Group has an established history and legacy globally, and Endowus is proud to be their first strategic partnership with a digital wealth platform in Hong Kong and Singapore," he stated. "We set out to provide the most comprehensive investment solutions to our clients, and this partnership adds to our growing arsenal of alternatives that enable our clients to build strong and resilient portfolios."   

Mark Bedford, Global Head of Wealth at Man Group, highlighted the growth potential of the Asian private wealth market. "Asia's private wealth market is expanding rapidly, and Singapore and Hong Kong are at the forefront of this growth," he noted. "As investors increasingly seek credit strategies of an institutional quality to diversify their portfolios, we see an immense opportunity to bring our expertise to this area."   

Endowus Group comprises its licensed entities in Hong Kong and Singapore, along with Carret Private, a Hong Kong-based multi-family office. The group's total assets exceed $7 billion (approximately ₩9.4 trillion), making it one of the largest independent wealth managers in Asia.

This partnership is viewed as a strategic move by both firms to tap into the rapidly expanding affluent market in Asia and meet the rising investor demand for high-quality, institutional-grade credit products. Endowus' digital platform is expected to broaden access for individual investors to Man Group's specialized credit investment strategies, which were previously less accessible.

Definitions:

Credit Investment: Investing in debt instruments such as bonds and loans, where returns are based on the borrower's creditworthiness.
Alternative Investment: Investments outside traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds, including real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and commodities, often used for portfolio diversification and potential yield enhancement.
Digital Asset Management Platform: Online platforms or mobile applications providing wealth management services such as investment advice and portfolio management, characterized by lower fees and convenience.
Institutional Investor: Large-scale investors such as banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and asset management firms.
This collaboration between Man Group and Endowus is anticipated to inject new dynamism into the Asian wealth management landscape and provide investors with a wider array of investment opportunities.

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