Singapore
2020 is looking a little blue.
With the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, the global economy had to all but shut down to save lives. And yet, 2020 is also the year that marks our 30th anniversary in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and it is a strange time to be celebrating this milestone.
THANKFULLY, WE SEE A DIFFERENT BLUE.
After 30 years of innovating, inspiring and invigorating our investors in Singapore, we are more than ready to help you take control amidst uncertainty.
A MESSAGE FROM
MS DORA SEOW
COUNTRY HEAD, SINGAPORE
"In an environment with such a high degree of uncertainty, dislocation and even extreme panic, it is crucial for investors to find a trusted partner that can provide insights, analysis and credible views to inform them of intelligent investment choices and opportunities that abound in any crisis."
PLANNING FOR A FUTURE
THAT IS UNCERTAIN?
The global economy is in turmoil and no one truly knows what the path to recovery will look like. While the past cannot predict the future, there is still plenty we can learn from it. Our team has analysed some of the potential recovery scenarios from previous crises.
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME
V SHAPE
The most bullish outlook and is often considered the best-case scenario. Typically, this shorter economic downturn entails a steep fall in growth that quickly rebounds to its previous peak.
U OR W-SHAPE
These recoveries shapes indicate that it will take a period of time after the economy contracts before it starts to recover. W-shaped recoveries are historically less common and often show signs of recovery at the beginning (like V-shape recoveries). However, this will be followed quickly by another downturn before real, sustainable growth occurs.
L-SHAPE
Recessions and recoveries of this kind are relatively rare but represent the worst-case scenario. They often have steep declines and long periods of stagnant growth, with recoveries that can take years. You will probably see low consumer confidence and high unemployment. Many businesses will fail due to lack of demand and some output will be lost for good.
The difficult part of investors is not knowing which one we will go through, and when we have really reached the bottom of a downturn or how much time we will spend there.
Learn more about the investments you can consider for each scenario.
TO TAKE CONTROL AMIDST UNCERTAINTY -
FIRST, A CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE
If trade wars persist and deglobalisation becomes a reality, what will happen to world economies? As the global pandemic drags on, affecting our economy, jobs and businesses, where should we seek advice on where to put our money?
At Franklin Templeton, we believe that it is matter of when, not if, the recovery will begin. As we prepare for a longer recovery period, it is important to keep a level head and build resilience in your portfolios
These 2 approaches can help you prepare for the journey ahead.
Protect Your Investments
in times of volatility
BUILD
A DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO
Adapt & Seize Opportunities
as they arise in changing market conditions
BE OPPORTUNISTIC
AND ADAPTIVE
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN REACH
Even as markets and investment climates change, we strive to be ahead of the curve to provide you with best-in-class investment ideas.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
The growth of the innovation and technology sector has made it an essential core of many portfolios.
ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES
Look beyond stocks and bonds to bring stability to your portfolio.
OUR INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES
We offer a full range of investment strategies across classes and geographies
Equity
- Value
- Deep Value
- Core Value
- Blend
- GARP
- Growth
- Convertibles
- Sector
- Shariah
- Smart Beta
- Thematic
Fixed Income
- Government
- Municipals
- Corporate Credit
- Bank Loans
- Securitised
- Multi Sector
- Currencies
- Sukuk
Multi-Asset Solutions
- Multi-Asset Income
- Diversified Outcome-Oriented
- Risk Premia
- Smart Beta
- Balanced Allocation
- Target Date/Risk
- Model Portfolios
- Inflation Protection
- Managed Volatility
Alternatives
- Private Debt
- Hedge Funds
- Private Equity
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
OUR INVESTMENT BRANDS
| Franklin Templeton | ||||
| Western Asset | ||||
| ClearBridge | ||||
| Brandywine Global | ||||
| Clarion Partners | ||||
| Benefit Street Partners | ||||
| Martin Currie | ||||
| QS Investors | ||||
| K2 Advisors | ||||
| Royce |
1,300+
investment professionals in over 20 countries1
SEE A DIFFERENT BLUE WITH US
Singapore is Franklin Templeton's global centre for emerging markets investment management and the company's regional business hub for Asia. Throughout our time in Singapore and Southeast Asia, we have left our mark as a pioneer in the asset management industry, alongside the strength and experience gained from decades of active asset management.
1990
Established emerging-markets research office in Singapore, which later became the TEMG's (Templeton Emerging Markets Group) global HQ
1991
Templeton Asset Management Ltd (TAML) was established in Singapore
1997
TAML launched Singapore's first global equity fund
1996
TAML became one of the first few foreign fund managers to offer retail funds in Singapore with the establishment of Singapore's first umbrella and feeder fund
—
TAML launched Singapore's first emerging markets fund
1998
TAML launched Singapore's first HY corporate bond fund (now Franklin Templeton Investment Funds – Franklin High Yield Fund)
1999
TAML became the first fund manager in Singapore to be awarded the "Enhanced Fund Manager" status for tax exemption by Monetary Authority of Singapore
2000
TAML launched Singapore's first pure life sciences fund (now Franklin Templeton Investment Funds – Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund)
2015
TAML launches Franklin Templeton Investment Funds – Franklin K2 Alternative Strategies Fund, Singapore's first liquid alternatives fund for retail investors
2013
TAML launched three shariah-compliant funds for retail investors in Singapore under the Franklin Templeton Shariah Funds fund umbrella; Franklin Global Sukuk Fund, Templeton Shariah Global Equity Fund, Templeton Shariah Asian Growth Fund*
*closed since
2010
Set up Malaysia office and established a bond investment team in Singapore to explore growing Asian fixed income opportunities
2020
Franklin Templeton acquires Legg Mason globally
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Disclaimer
This document is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation and was prepared without regard to the specific objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person who may receive it. Any research and analysis contained in this presentation has been procured by Franklin Templeton Investments for its own purposes and may be acted upon in that connection and, as such, is provided to you incidentally. Any views expressed are the views of the fund manager and do not constitute investment advice. The underlying assumptions and these views are subject to change. There is no assurance that any prediction, projection or forecast on the economy, stock market, bond market or the economic trends of the markets will be realized. Franklin Templeton Investments accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct consequential loss arising from the use of any information, opinion or estimate herein.
The value of investment and the income from them can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount that you invested. Past performance is not necessarily indicative nor a guarantee of futre performance.
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