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Investment interest in APAC markets is rising, making it essential for fund managers to keep up with the latest trends in fundraising and exits. At a recent EY Wavespace Singapore event ‘Forward Momentum: Emerging trends for Asian managed funds on fund raising and exits', experts gathered to discuss the growing importance of private capital trends and key legal, tax, and commercial factors. Thank you to the valued clients and speakers who joined us in conversation. Please contact us should you wish to learn about how EY teams can support your firm’s growth ambitions: [email protected]

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Guide to Choosing an Investor Relations Platform In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, especially across Asia, investor relations (IR) teams face increasing pressure to deliver transparency and adopt robust ESG practices. As digitalization and data-driven approaches redefine investor engagement, implementing the right Investor Relationship Management (IRM) platform is essential. This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the IRM selection process—from conducting an internal audit and defining requirements to ensuring seamless migration, testing, and long-term success. Whether you’re modernizing your IR operations or scaling them to meet international standards, this guide provides practical insights to help you make informed decisions and maximize the impact of your IRM investment. #irostors #InvestorRelations #CorporateAccess

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In a recently published article by DealStreetAsia our Chief Investment Officer Adelene Low shared her views and spotlighted Bintang Capital Partners’ investment in Malaysia’s leading elderly care service provider, Care Concierge.    As the region undergoes a seismic demographic shift, the aged care sector presents both challenges and opportunities for impact investors like us. Some of the emerging trends highlighted in the article include:    - Real Estate in Aged Care: Investment in retirement villages, nursing homes, and wellness-focused living solutions is on the rise. Southeast Asian funds are being directed towards hospital facilities and lifestyle-oriented living solutions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care environments.    - Age Tech: Innovations in eldercare are rapidly emerging, such as robotic fitness instructors, VR technology for wellness, and advanced medical mobility services. These technologies aim to support the elderly in maintaining independence and cognitive health.    - Cutting-edge products and services: The integration of technology into eldercare is creating new business opportunities. Innovations include wearable devices for health monitoring, data-enabled therapeutic robots, and gamified apps to boost brain function and activity among seniors.    - Financial support: Financial products such as retirement savings schemes and insurance plans will ensure seniors have access to quality care without placing excessive additional strain on the public healthcare system.    - Intergenerational Care: Models that integrate childcare services into nursing facilities are gaining traction. This approach helps alleviate loneliness and social isolation among seniors while providing children with greater security and a sense of community. It also promotes active lifestyles for seniors, reducing the risk of age-related diseases.    Bintang’s investment in Care Concierge has been a pivotal part of our journey and provided invaluable insights into the silver economy.     However, the high cost of aged care remains a significant barrier for the wider population.     This underscores the need for collaboration between the private and public healthcare players to ensure accessible and affordable care for our expanding senior population.    Bintang is committed to supporting companies like Care Concierge that can make a huge positive impact on the lives of Malaysian senior citizens. The silver economy is not just an investment opportunity. By addressing these challenges and embracing innovation, we can unlock the immense potential of the silver economy and ensure a dignified and fulfilling life for our region's growing senior population.    After all, we should all remember that one day we too will be part of the silver economy – the question we should ask ourselves is what sort of future we’d want when that day finally arrives? https://lnkd.in/gMvE4U5u

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Malaysia’s ESG Reporting Gets a Boost with New SC-World Bank Assessment. Tap the link to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g--KGUsq #SC #CEO #ESG #Executive #LiewChinTong #SharifatulHanizah #ZaferMustafaoğlu #RoseleeShahShaharudin #FionaElizabethStewart #LeadersandExecutives #TrendNewsandUpdates #AudienceandReaders #TheExchangeAsia

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We had the privilege of hearing valuable insights from Ivan Nikkhoo, Managing Director of N3 Capital, during our exclusive closed-door session on Best Practices in Investing in Private Capital. Ivan shared the latest trends in private capital, explored key risks, and highlighted best practices for direct investing, co-investing, and manager selection. #OpalGroup #PrivateCapital #FamilyOffices #InvestingStrategies #GAISummit #finance

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The Indonesian Investment Authority (INA) ramping up its efforts in private credit partnerships. Recently, INA has entered into agreements with several investment managers to strengthen its position in the private credit market. This move is part of INA’s broader strategy to diversify its investment portfolio and capitalize on the growing demand for private credit in Asia. The partnerships are expected to enhance INA’s ability to fund various infrastructure and development projects across Indonesia https://lnkd.in/gruXZraM

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Three days before the DisruptInvest Summit in Kuala Lumpur, keynote speaker Kee Lock Chua, CEO of Vertex Holdings shares insights with DNA on tech trends such as AI, the rise of “As-a-service” (XaaS) models, and dynamic shifts in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and big data. Read what he has to say. #techtrends #cloudcomputing #cybersecurity #bigdata #AI

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Check out the list of companies on Bursa Malaysia that paid the highest dividends in 2023. You can also see their stock price performance since January 1, 2024. Through stock market, there is an opportunity to gain from both, dividends and capital gains. However, it is undeniable that investing in stocks is a high-risk investment. If you want to learn more, you can choose a suitable course for you at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gq2hKx65.

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Moladin Secures up to USD 50 Million Debt Financing from Lendable, Supporting Access to Financing Solutions for Indonesian MSMEs Singapore, 09 July 2024 — Moladin, a leading Indonesian mobility #fintech, has raised a senior secured loan of up to USD 50 million from Lendable which provides debt capital to fintech companies in emerging and frontier markets. This partnership will enable Moladin to further support dealers and consumers in the used car market ecosystem by providing them with access to innovative financing solutions. Moladin’s mobility fintech platform, supported by Moladin Finance Indonesia (MFI), an OJK-Licensed end-to-end digital financier, for used car dealers as well as retail consumers, allows them access to financing against the value of their vehicles as collateral. Moladin is actively bridging the gap in financial services and personal mobility solutions, particularly for #underserved communities, #MSMEs, and its growing consumer base. The investment in Moladin aligns with Lendable’s mission of supporting financial inclusion in emerging markets through #technology and innovative financial solutions, and demonstrates Lendable’s belief in Moladin’s capabilities to address the financing gap faced by used car dealers, MSMEs and consumers in #Indonesia. Hani Ibrahim, Chief Investment Officer at Lendable, commented on the investment by adding, “Lendable is proud to partner with Moladin and support their #mission-aligned objective of serving #underserved #MSMEs and consumers in #SoutheastAsia. Having worked closely with the Moladin team during this transaction, we have been impressed by how Moladin has been able to build a high-quality scalable business that reaches a critical, yet hard to serve segment in Indonesia.” Andrew K.J. Tan, CFA, Co-Founder and President at Moladin, further emphasizes the significance of this milestone: “Our partnership with Lendable will help us significantly expand access to financial services and mobility solutions. This goes beyond just buying a vehicle. We are also helping #MSMEs grow their business and take advantage of emerging opportunities. By fostering financial inclusion, Moladin is actively contributing to the economic and social mobility of all Indonesians.” Since 2023, Moladin has facilitated financing access for its expanding customer base by disbursing over USD 500 million in loans, including more than USD 300 million to used car dealers and USD 250 million to consumers and other MSMEs. Read more: https://lendable.io/news/ #ImpactInvesting #FinancialInclusion #EmergingMarkets #PrivateDebt

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Malaysian Investment Development Authority launched the Domestic Investment Accelerator Fund (DIAF) - ESG Adoption Fund—to help Malaysian SMEs and mid-tier companies adopt ESG practices more effectively and faster for business sustainability. Check out our comprehensive hands-on guide to the grant application if you are seeking funds to improve or start your ESG and greenhouse gas emissions management strategy: https://lnkd.in/g35vd5V5 #MIDA #ESGgrant #funding

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Good discussion on our Sustainable Device-as-a-Service and why the circular economy model is so important in IT lifecycle management. Thank you MONEY FM 89.3 and Singapore Environment Council (SEC) for the highlight on this topic. #RentalworksGroup #CircularEconomy

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As high net worth investors in Asia look for greater depth of insights and meaningful advice about their portfolios, they are moving away from traditional in-person advisory services towards digital investment platforms. This is according to an interesting new HNW Investor Sentiment 2024 report from Endowus. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the report also shows a significant shift by HNW investors towards private market strategies and hedge funds. Click here to read more and download the report: https://lnkd.in/e4WyNVhJ #Prosus #Investing #Fintech #Wealth

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Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future! ✅🪴 At Bihasa, we are proud to support BDO Unibank and other Asian lenders leading the way in sustainable finance through the Asia Transition Finance (ATF) Annual Report 2024. Collaborative efforts like these are crucial to driving the transition to a net-zero economy and creating a resilient future for all. Together, we can make meaningful change! ✨ #SustainableFinance #TransitionFinance #NetZero #BDOUnibank #ATF2024 #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy

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While secondaries are expected to gain momentum as both limited partners (LPs) and fund managers (or GPs) want to prioritise liquidity amid a bleak exit environment, it might take time for such transactions to become mainstream in Southeast Asia’s venture capital (VC) space.

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