Subsidiary of OCBC grew AUM from S$70 billion in 2024 to S$78.2 billion, with the LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund crossing S$1.25 billion after MAS appointment.

Lion Global Investors, a subsidiary of OCBC, has grown its assets under management to S$78.2 billion as of 31 December 2025, driven by increasing investor allocation to Singapore equities—especially through the LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund, which benefited from the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP). The firm's S$8.2 billion year-over-year AUM increase represents an 11.7% expansion from the S$70.0 billion reported at end-2024, placing LGI among the largest asset managers in Southeast Asia.

AUM Growth and Parentage

Lion Global Investors Limited (Co Reg No. 198601745D) is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the OCBC Group, operating under Great Eastern Holdings. Established in 1986, the firm manages assets across Asian equities and fixed income strategies for both institutional and retail clients. As at 31 December 2025, LGI reported AUM of S$78.2 billion (US$60.8 billion), up from S$70.0 billion (US$51.3 billion) at 31 December 2024. The firm employs 186 staff, with investment professionals averaging 27 years of experience.

OCBC, LGI's ultimate parent, ranks as the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets. This corporate structure enables LGI to leverage the group's regional banking network and distribution capabilities across ASEAN and Greater China, particularly through its alignment with Great Eastern, the oldest life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.

AUM (S$ billion) (S$ billion)Source: Orionmano Industries

The LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund and EQDP

The LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund crossed S$1.25 billion in AUM as of 8 April 2026, a milestone directly linked to LGI's appointment as a fund manager under MAS's EQDP on 19 November 2025. Since the appointment, the fund has experienced a surge in secondary market liquidity and steady capital inflows from both institutional and retail investors. Strategic allocations in resilient sectors drove the fund's AUM growth, according to LGI's announcement on Yahoo Finance.

The EQDP initiative served as a catalyst to heighten visibility and bolster Singapore's capital markets, reinforcing investor confidence in Singapore-listed assets. The fund's growth highlights renewed interest in Singapore equities as a defensive component of global portfolios, with the programme drawing capital into the domestic equity market through designated fund managers.

Strategic Role in Singapore Equity Market

LGI has positioned itself as a key conduit for domestic and international capital flowing into Singapore equities. The EQDP's focus on strengthening Singapore's capital markets aligns with LGI's broader investment strategy, which includes active deployment of capital through private investment structures. In March 2026, LGI participated in a PIPE investment in Marco Polo Marine, contributing to a US$16.44 million round alongside Areca Capital, Astral Asset Management, and other investors, as reported by CB Insights.

The firm's focus on Singapore equities reflects broader trends of stable capital allocation in Southeast Asia. LGI's product innovation track record includes launching Singapore's first CSI Dividend Index ETF, Singapore's first active bond ETF, and Singapore's first physical gold fund vaulted locally—all introduced in 2025. These first-to-market solutions, combined with the EQDP catalyst, position LGI to further expand its AUM and deepen its role in the domestic equity market.

With the EQDP programme continuing to attract capital to Singapore-listed equities and LGI's demonstrated ability to launch innovative funds, the firm is well-positioned for sustained AUM growth. The LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund's trajectory post-EQDP appointment suggests that managed flows into Singapore equities will remain a significant driver of LGI's expansion, reinforcing the firm's role as a leading domestic asset manager within Southeast Asia's second-largest financial group.