Investment manager Barings is set to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of its new office in Singapore.

The new Singapore office will be a hub for Southeast Asia investment opportunities, the company said.

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It will be staffed by four investment professionals as well as three non-investment professionals initially. Plans are on to expand the team eventually.

Asia Equities ex-China head and managing director SooHai Lim will relocate to Singapore to oversee the country operations.

Lim noted: “I am excited to be leading the establishment of our new Southeast Asia hub in Singapore.

“The office will provide us more direct access to Singapore banking institutions and institutional investors, as well as highly skilled local talent. Importantly, it enhances our investment research by putting us closer to the companies that we invest in across our funds.”

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Barings chairman and CEO Mike Freno said: “Asia Pacific is an important growth engine for Barings and a full presence in Singapore will serve as an important gateway to additional Southeast Asia investment opportunities to help us better serve our existing clients, and build new client relationships.”

Speaking on the development, Barings Asia Pacific and Head of Global Business Development head Duncan Robertson said: “Having one of our key regional investment teams located in Singapore will enhance our level of interaction and engagement with the local investor community. This will provide a strong foundation for continued growth in the region.”

Barings currently has operations in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.