Asian and emerging market specialist Fullerton Fund Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, has announced the appointment of a new CIO based in Singapore.
Patrick Yeo who is currently Head of Fixed Income at the firm will now take on the role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO), the firm said in a statement this morning.
In his expanded role as CIO, Yeo will oversee the investment direction and strategy of all asset classes and investment portfolios at Fullerton. Additionally, he will continue with his fixed income portfolio management responsibilities.
He joined Fullerton in 2005, and has more than 26 years of investment experience in the areas of fixed income, currency management and interest rate trading. As Head of Fixed Income, he was instrumental in Fullerton receiving various awards for fixed income funds.
Maturing of Fullerton’s Investment Talent
«As we position Fullerton for growth, Patrick’s appointment as Fullerton’s CIO will further strengthen our leadership capabilities. This appointment reflects the maturing of Fullerton’s investment talent and adds depth to our existing management team. Patrick has been with Fullerton for more than 11 years. I am confident that his investment skill, understanding of clients and the asset management industry will bring value to Fullerton,» said Ho Tian Yee, (pictured left) Chairman and interim Chief Executive Officer of Fullerton.
