MAS eyes external expertise in equity, factor investing

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) appears increasingly eager to engage with external asset managers in such areas as factor investing and equities as part of a broader strategy to further diversify its assets. By encouraging more asset managers with expertise in these areas to operate out of Singapore, it may also form part of broader efforts to enhance the city-state's status as a financial hub. “We seek to tap on EFM [external fund manager] expertise that is complement…