Robeco Group, a Netherlands-based investment firm, is planning to open a new office in Singapore as part of its 2014-2018-strategy plan.
The Singapore office will focus on sovereign wealth funds and key accounts.
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Robeco is also planning to expand into the Asian fixed income market while continuing its focus on Asia Pacific Equities.
As part of the strategy, Robeco is planning to focus the growth plan primarily in three regions including the US, Europe and Asia.
The 2014-2018 strategy was developed after Tokyo-based Orix Corporation has acquired a 90% stake in Robeco.
In Japan, Robeco is further expanding its sales team and leveraging on the ORIX network besides seeking for suitable acquisition opportunities.
In Europe, Robeco is planning to expand its European sales team and establish an office in the UK focusing on key account management, consultant relations and the UK institutional market.
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By GlobalDataIn the US, Robeco will strengthen the distribution of its products and also expects strong growth of its subsidiaries such as Robeco Investment Management and Harbor Capital Advisors.
Additionally, Robeco is seeking to enter the German and Swiss markets with multi-asset pension solutions as well as will continue to offer pension solutions in the Netherlands. In addition, Robeco will move to its new Rotterdam offices in 2016.
Roderick Munsters, chief executive of Robeco, said: "We expect substantial growth in the US, Europe and Asia. At this time, approximately half of our assets under management and clients originate from the US and we see strong growth potential in this market.
"We also see good potential in Asia and Europe, where we will expand in the coming years. The Netherlands remains a key market, in which we offer attractive investment products, solutions and service levels to our clients," he added.
