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StashAway MENA Introduces Thematic Portfolios

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck.

 

Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In 2020 alone, assets in thematic funds grew by 77%. And not only are thematic investments growing in popularity, but they’re also eclipsing traditional equity sectors: thematic portfolios have accounted for nearly 40% of all equity fund net sales since 2017.*

 

What makes StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios different from any other thematic offering available to both retail and institutional investors is its risk management feature: Investors select the downside they’re willing to accept in a given year, and then the StashAway platform maximises the thematic exposure as much as possible within those risk constraints. “This gives investors the access to thematic investing without the risk inherent with thematic investing,” says StashAway Co-founder and CIO, Freddy Lim. The remaining non-thematic assets in a portfolio are there to manage risk. “We call these non-thematic assets ‘balancing assets’, and their role in our Thematic Portfolios is just as important as the thematic assets.”

 

“One key strategy to building wealth is to diversify the investments where you can capture opportunities. We’re thrilled to deliver a product that both benefits our clients’ long-term investment strategies and is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the industries investors believe will have the greatest impact in the future,” shares Ramzi Khleif, General Manager MENA.

 

 

*https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2021/07/30/thematic-investing-grows-by-77-per-cent-in-2020/

About the themes

Technology Enablers includes subthemes such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and semiconductors – it’s technology that consumers don’t see but that enables new technologies to transform the world.

The Future of Consumer Technology invests in technology that everyday consumers use: e-commerce, fintech, gaming, Internet, mobility, and social media.

Healthcare Innovation is about investing in the technologies that can not only improve but even change the way people stay healthy, get treatment, and recover. This portfolio gives investors exposure to biotech, genomics, and pharmaceuticals, such as smart beds and software used for genome sequencing.

About StashAway

StashAway is a digital wealth manager that offers investment portfolios and wealth management solutions for both retail and accredited investors and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As of January 2021, the company surpassed $1 billion USD in assets under management. It achieved this milestone faster than it took the world’s largest digital wealth managers, Betterment and Wealthfront, to reach the same milestone. In 2020, StashAway was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum and a Top 10 LinkedIn Startup.


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StashAway Introduces Thematic Portfolios

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck.

 

Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In 2020 alone, assets in thematic funds grew by 77%. And not only are thematic investments growing in popularity, but they’re also eclipsing traditional equity sectors: thematic portfolios have accounted for nearly 40% of all equity fund net sales since 2017.*

 

What makes StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios different from any other thematic offering available to both retail and institutional investors is its risk management feature: Investors select the downside they’re willing to accept in a given year, and then the StashAway platform maximises the thematic exposure as much as possible within those risk constraints. “This gives investors the access to thematic investing without the risk inherent with thematic investing,” says StashAway Co-founder and CIO, Freddy Lim. The remaining non-thematic assets in a portfolio are there to manage risk. “We call these non-thematic assets ‘balancing assets’, and their role in our Thematic Portfolios is just as important as the thematic assets.”

 

“We’re excited to offer new investment opportunities to our clients. The promising innovations that make up these portfolios take time to reach mass adoption. So, it’s important for investors to have a long-term mindset when investing in Thematic Portfolios,” shares Amanda Ong, Country Manager of StashAway Singapore.

 

 

*https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2021/07/30/thematic-investing-grows-by-77-per-cent-in-2020/


About the themes

Technology Enablers includes subthemes such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and semiconductors – it’s technology that consumers don’t see but that enables new technologies to transform the world.

The Future of Consumer Technology invests in technology that everyday consumers use: e-commerce, fintech, gaming, Internet, mobility, and social media.

Healthcare Innovation is about investing in the technologies that can not only improve but even change the way people stay healthy, get treatment, and recover. This portfolio gives investors exposure to biotech, genomics, and pharmaceuticals, such as smart beds and software used for genome sequencing.

About StashAway

StashAway is a digital wealth manager that offers investment portfolios and wealth management solutions for both retail and accredited investors and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As of January 2021, the company surpassed $1 billion USD in assets under management. It achieved this milestone faster than it took the world’s largest digital wealth managers, Betterment and Wealthfront, to reach the same milestone. In 2020, StashAway was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum and a Top 10 LinkedIn Startup.


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StashAway Malaysia Introduces Thematic Portfolios

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – StashAway has launched Thematic Portfolios. StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios include three themes: Technology Enablers, The Future of Consumer Tech, and Healthcare Innovation. The portfolios feature ETFs from some of the world’s top fund managers, including ARK Invest, iShares, Global X, and VanEck.

 

Since 2018, the amount of assets in thematic funds globally have grown at an annual rate of 37%. In 2020 alone, assets in thematic funds grew by 77%. And not only are thematic investments growing in popularity, but they’re also eclipsing traditional equity sectors: thematic portfolios have accounted for nearly 40% of all equity fund net sales since 2017.*

 

What makes StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios different from any other thematic offering available to both retail and institutional investors is its risk management feature: Investors select the downside they’re willing to accept in a given year, and then the StashAway platform maximises the thematic exposure as much as possible within those risk constraints. “This gives investors the access to thematic investing without the risk inherent with thematic investing,” says StashAway Co-founder and CIO, Freddy Lim. The remaining non-thematic assets in a portfolio are there to manage risk. “We call these non-thematic assets ‘balancing assets’, and their role in our Thematic Portfolios is just as important as the thematic assets.”

 

“StashAway’s Thematic Portfolios will empower Malaysians to invest in promising innovations for the long term. Innovations that aim to shape the future take time to grow and gain market acceptance. So, it’s important for investors to have a long-term mindset when investing in these themes,” shares Albert Kok, Deputy Country Manager Malaysia.

 

*https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2021/07/30/thematic-investing-grows-by-77-per-cent-in-2020/


About the themes

Technology Enablers includes subthemes such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, robotics, and semiconductors – it’s technology that consumers don’t see but that enables new technologies to transform the world.

The Future of Consumer Technology invests in technology that everyday consumers use: e-commerce, fintech, gaming, Internet, mobility, and social media.

Healthcare Innovation is about investing in the technologies that can not only improve but even change the way people stay healthy, get treatment, and recover. This portfolio gives investors exposure to biotech, genomics, and pharmaceuticals, such as smart beds and software used for genome sequencing.

About StashAway

StashAway is a digital wealth manager that offers investment portfolios and wealth management solutions for both retail and accredited investors and operates in Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East and North Africa, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As of January 2021, the company surpassed $1 billion USD in assets under management. It achieved this milestone faster than it took the world’s largest digital wealth managers, Betterment and Wealthfront, to reach the same milestone. In 2020, StashAway was recognised as a Technology Pioneer by The World Economic Forum and a Top 10 LinkedIn Startup.


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President Thongloun Sisoulith Meets Vietnamese and Cambodian Leaders

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith poses with Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders in Hanoi.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith poses with President of the Cambodian People’s Party and Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith met with Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phi Trong and President of the Cambodian People’s Party and Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen yesterday.

Laos Records 622 Cases of Covid-19, Total Cases Reach 22,441

Covid-19 Update

Laos has recorded a large number of cases of Covid-19 again today across multiple provinces as the outbreak continues.

Check out these new stores in Jewel Changi Airport

Tired of staying home all day or bored of visiting the same old places? You now have good reason to visit Jewel Changi Airport with exciting new stores all ready to welcome you. Come unearth some hidden gems with a mouth-wateringly diverse F&B selection and browse new products from an eclectic variety of retail shops for a fresh and memorable experience.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Find yourselves spoilt for choice with a line-up of new stores at Jewel Changi Airport. Snap up branded items, from bags to lifestyle accessories, or whet your appetite with the tantalising variety of international cuisines at its latest F&B establishments.

Shop ‘Til You Drop

There is something for everyone at Jewel. Fashion and lifestyle store Turtle offers a wide range of trendy accessories and toys, even unique souvenirs for a wonderful gift. At Sift and Pick, purchase the latest fashionable sustainable bags by MARHEN.J, a designer brand that has rocked Korea’s fashion and K-pop scene. With so much to choose from, don’t miss out on this great opportunity to bag these quality products home.

 

Dine-in To Your Delight

You will never fret over what to eat at Jewel with its endless number of F&B restaurants. The list has got longer! Joints like Monster Planet and Aburi-En offer delicious Japanese foods like curry rice and donburi, where the aroma might just transport you to the bustling streets of Tokyo. Oishii!


Other new entrants that have opened its doors include NY Verden with their classy modern European flavours and Tai Er’s first Singapore outlet which brings an intriguing option of Chinese sauerkraut fish to the table.

From October, Poulet Bijou, a French restaurant, will serve up familiar favourites like their signature roast chicken and savoury crepes. Fans of Hong Kong delights can also head to Tsui Wah next month onwards for scrumptious Cantonese cuisine and revel in the distinct taste of Mongkok. If you’re looking for something light, Yole whips up deliciously smooth froyo slathered with toppings to your fancy at its latest store, whereas SF Fruits also provides tasty fresh fruits for some healthy snacking in the midst of shopping.

While there is understandably great excitement over dining in restaurants again, it remains the responsibility of patrons to practise safe distancing and mask-wearing when not eating and drinking.

Hurry and head down to Jewel now to discover an entire palate of exciting flavours from various regions around the world!

About Jewel Changi Airport Trust Pte. Ltd. (www.jewelchangiairport.com)

Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel), a world-class multi-dimensional lifestyle destination in Singapore, is developed by Jewel Changi Airport Trustee Pte. Ltd., a joint venture by Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand. Jewel is located at the gateway of Changi Airport.

Designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie, Jewel features a distinctive dome-shaped facade made of glass and steel, making it an iconic landmark in the airport’s landscape. At 135,700 sqm in size, it offers a range of facilities including airport services, indoor gardens and leisure attractions, retail and dining offerings as well as a hotel, all under one roof. These unique offerings in Jewel are envisaged to enhance Changi Airport’s appeal as a premier air hub.


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Party Orders Inquiry into Covid-19 Outbreak in Vientiane Capital

Laos Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister's Office.

The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has instructed the government to conduct an official investigation into the cause of the recent outbreak of Covid-19 in Vientiane Capital.

Entrust Empowers Digital Financial Card Issuance with Acquisition of Antelop Solutions

With the Antelop acquisition, Entrust will make it easy for banks to add secure, fully digital credit and debit cards to their mobile wallets – enabling an integrated approach to the payments ecosystem and flexibility for issuers and cardholders

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA – Media OutReach – 27 September 2021 – Entrust, a global leader in trusted identity, payments and data protection, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Antelop Solutions, a financial technology company that enables financial institutions to issue secure digital credit and debit cards to their customers. Combining Antelop’s solutions with the industry leading Entrust card issuance portfolio, Entrust can help banks and financial institutions around the world create integrated, seamless digital and physical financial card and payment experiences for their customers.

Paris-based Antelop Solutions was founded in 2014 and its customer base includes more than 40 leading banks in 25 countries. The firm has about 30 employees who will join Entrust with the acquisition, including founder and CEO Nicolas Bruley. He will continue to lead this team to advance digital financial credential solutions at Entrust. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

“Consumers want to transact seamlessly and securely, around the world and across platforms,” said Todd Wilkinson, CEO of Entrust. “Banks, credit unions and other financial institutions need to make both digital and physical card payment options secure and easy for their cardholders. Entrust is the world leader in secure payment card issuance — the combination of Entrust and Antelop Solutions will empower financial institutions with an unmatched portfolio of digital and physical credential issuance and transaction security solutions.”

 

“We are extremely pleased to join the Entrust team,” said Nicolas Bruley, CEO of Antelop Solutions. “Our game-changing technology greatly reduces the complexity of issuing digital payment offerings. As a certified Visa, Mastercard and Cartes Bancaires (CB) partner, we can deliver fast, secure integration of all card features onto a single digital payment credential. This empowers banks, credit unions and other issuers to offer true digital-first payment credentials that fully align with consumer expectations for simplicity and security.”

 

The Antelop One Digital Card solution enables banks to deliver and manage digital cards securely in customer mobile apps with a single software development kit (SDK). This includes token management, NFC payments, customer authentication, secure interface, and APIs to launch digital cards into all major mobile wallets (i.e., Apple, Google, Samsung and more). Antelop solutions are PCI-DSS certified and help enable compliance with European PSD2 regulations.

 

“Entrust is empowering our customers to meet the challenge of next-generation payment solutions,” said Mike Baxter, SVP of Product Development at Entrust. “By bringing the Antelop secure digital financial credential solutions into the Entrust portfolio, customers will gain access to the latest thinking and innovation across the consumer payments ecosystem. Entrust has been investing and leading innovation in financial credentials for more than 50 years, and we expect this to continue for decades to come.”

 

The acquisition is expected to close in the next several weeks. Cornet Vincent Ségurel provided legal advice to Entrust on the transaction. To learn more about the acquisition of Antelop by Entrust, visit www.entrust.com/issuance-systems/products/software/entrust-digital-card-solution.

About Antelop Solutions

Founded in 2014, Antelop is the Digital Card Partner of banks, certified Visa, Mastercard and CB, answering their digitization challenges. The company digitizes cards and secure banking apps, enabling banks to go mobile first and deploy all-digital card features into their mobile applications through a single software development kit (SDK). Supported by large international partners, Antelop’s solutions are live with more than 40 banks in more than 25 countries. Learn more at www.antelop-solutions.com.

About Entrust Corporation

Entrust keeps the world moving safely by enabling trusted identities, payments and data protection. Today more than ever, people demand seamless, secure experiences, whether they’re crossing borders, making a purchase, accessing e-government services or logging into corporate networks. Entrust offers an unmatched breadth of digital security and credential issuance solutions at the very heart of all these interactions. With more than 2,500 colleagues, a network of global partners, and customers in over 150 countries, it’s no wonder the world’s most entrusted organizations trust us. For more information, visit www.entrust.com.

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