Singapore should anchor hedge fund decision-makers, nurture home-grown managers amid regional talent war: industry watchers

[SINGAPORE] As tax advantages narrow across competing financial hubs, Singapore’s true competitive edge will depend on more than drawing capital – it will need to anchor the decision-makers who manage and allocate it, said hedge funds and industry watchers.

Attracting senior investment professionals could create a multiplier effect, bringing investment teams and demand for functions spanning research, technology, risk management, legal and compliance, they added.

That could help turn higher assets under management into greater-value jobs and deeper expertise on the ground.