Lion Global Investors

What Lion Global Investors does

Lion Global Investors Limited is a Singapore-incorporated asset management company established in 1986 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eastern Holdings within the OCBC Group. The firm manages S$78.2 billion (US$60.8 billion) in assets under management as at 31 December 2025, spanning Singapore-focused equities, Asia Pacific and Japan equities, fixed income, multi-asset portfolios, money market and liquidity solutions, physical gold, and a suite of eight ETFs listed on the Singapore Exchange. Its product platform includes the LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund (S$1.25 billion AUM, 33.7% one-year return, benchmark outperformance of 12.7%), the LionGlobal All Seasons Fund, and Singapore's first home-grown physical gold ETF and insured physical gold fund vaulted domestically at Le Freeport under Standard Chartered custody.

Revenue is generated primarily through asset management fees on AUM, with management fees ranging from 0.25% p.a. on multi-asset products to 0.39% p.a. on the gold ETF, supplemented by ETF listing and trading-related fees on SGX. Distribution is multi-channel: OCBC Group channels contribute the largest share of net inflows (S$600 million in March 2026 alone), supplemented by 10+ third-party participating dealers (POEMS, Phillip Securities, Maybank Securities, Tiger Brokers, Moomoo, FSMOne, iFAST), insurance platforms (Great Eastern, Singlife), the digital bank MariBank, and Bank of Singapore private banking. The firm serves both institutional investors (government organisations, accredited investors, MAS EQDP mandate holders) and retail investors, including CPF investors via CPFIS List A inclusion.

Technology and innovation investments centre on an 'Artificial Intelligence of Investments' framework applied to portfolio management and the AI-powered Lion-Nomura Japan Active ETF, alongside the April 2026 launch of GOLDX — Southeast Asia's first on-chain tokenised physical gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana blockchains in partnership with OCBC and digital asset exchange DigiFT. The firm holds IMDA's Data Protection Trustmark certification and has been recognised as Best Institutional Asset Manager (Singapore) by Asia Asset Management's Best of the Best Awards 2025.

Name

Lion Global Investors

Legal name

Lion Global Investors Limited

Website

https://lionglobalinvestors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lion Global Investors is a Singapore-based asset manager (founded 1986) and OCBC Group subsidiary managing S$78.2 billion across equities, fixed income, multi-asset, gold, and liquidity products for institutional and retail investors via OCBC and third-party distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asset Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Open-End Investment Funds (52591)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Fund of Funds & Multi-Manager Mutual Funds (FSAAAEAL)

Keywords

• Asset management services
• Exchange-traded funds
• Fixed income funds
• Wealth management solutions
• Physical gold funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Asset Management Fees: Lion Global Investors generates revenue primarily through asset management fees charged on funds under management. Management fees include 0.39% p.a. for LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF (maximum 2% p.a.), 0.25% p.a. management fee for LionGlobal All Seasons Fund, and TER capped at 0.5% p.a. for All Seasons Fund. Revenue is AUM-based and scales with market valuations and net inflows.
2. ETF Trading and Listing Fees: Revenue from exchange-traded funds including listing fees, market maker arrangements, and trading activity on SGX. Lion Global Investors has 8 ETFs listed on SGX with S$1.32 billion in ETF AUM as of March 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lion Global Investors is a Singapore-based asset management company that manages and distributes a diversified suite of investment products including unit trusts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), fixed income funds, multi-asset portfolios, money market funds, physical gold funds, and tokenised gold products. The firm serves both institutional and retail investors through OCBC Group channels, participating dealers, SGX, and digital banking platforms, with S$78.2 billion in assets under management as of December 2025.

Product overview

Lion Global Investors operates as a comprehensive asset management company offering a diverse portfolio of investment products and services. The firm provides Unit Trusts across equities (Singapore, Asia Pacific, Japan, Korea, China), fixed income, multi-asset, and commodity categories. The Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) suite includes 8+ products covering Singapore equities, APAC financials, Japan, US 500 Index, China A-shares (via CSI Dividend Index), and Emerging Asia markets. Notably, the firm has pioneered physical gold investment products including the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund (Singapore's first insured physical gold fund vaulted in Singapore), its listed ETF variant (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF), and the innovative GOLDX tokenised gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana blockchains in partnership with DigiFT. Additional offerings include money market funds, Islamic funds, and retirement solutions. The products are distributed through OCBC Group channels, institutional brokers, digital platforms, and CPFIS. As of December 2025, AUM stands at S$78.2 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF: Singapore's first gold ETF backed by physical gold, insured and vaulted in Singapore, tracking LBMA Gold Price AM.
• LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund
• LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund
• Infinity U.S. 500 Stock Index Fund
• Lion-China Merchants CSI Dividend Index ETF
• Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF

Products and services

• LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF Singapore's first gold ETF backed by physical gold, insured and vaulted in Singapore at Le Freeport, tracking the LBMA Gold Price AM. Trades in SGD and USD on SGX with an issue price of USD 5.00 per unit and minimum lot size of 1 unit. Targeted at retail and institutional investors seeking gold exposure.
• LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund Singapore's first insured physical gold fund with gold custodised entirely in Singapore, tracking the LBMA Gold Price AM. Offers exposure to investment-grade gold bars (minimum 99.5% fineness) that are allocated, segregated, and fully insured against loss, theft, and damage. Targeted at retail and institutional investors.
• GOLDX Tokenised Gold Fund South-east Asia's first on-chain tokenised physical gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Provides institutional exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund with approximately $525 million in AUM, allowing investors to subscribe using fiat or stablecoins with allocations delivered directly to blockchain wallets.
• LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund Singapore-focused equity fund with roots dating back to 1989, delivering 33.7% return over the past year and outperforming benchmark by 12.7%. Surpassed S$1.25 billion AUM and focuses on small-and mid-capitalisation (SMID) segment opportunities. Included on CPFIS List A for retirement investing.
• LionGlobal All Seasons Fund Globally-diversified balanced fund available in Standard (70% bonds, 30% equities) and Growth (70% equities, 30% bonds) options. Offers cost advantage with Total Expense Ratio capped at 0.50% p.a. and 0.25% p.a. management fee, fully-rebated underlying fund management fees. Targeted at retail investors.
• LionGlobal Short Duration Bond Fund Actively managed bond fund providing total return of capital growth and income through investment in Singapore and international bonds, high quality interest rate securities and related securities. Available as Active ETF in SGD class. Targeted at investors seeking fixed income exposure.
• Lion-OCBC Securities APAC Financials Dividend Plus ETF World's first APAC financials sector ETF, riding on APAC's financial strengths with stable dividends. Awarded Top New ETF by Asset Under Management 2024 at SGX Industry Appreciation and Awards. Targeted at investors seeking APAC financial sector exposure.
• LionGlobal Japan Growth Fund Japanese equities fund focusing on companies with ability to combine sustainable growth with enhanced shareholders' returns, participating in ongoing corporate governance reforms and improving shareholder returns at Japanese corporates. Targeted at investors seeking Japan equity exposure.
• Lion-Nomura Japan Active ETF (Powered by AI) AI-powered Japanese equity ETF utilizing quantitative analysis for investment decisions, focusing on companies benefiting from corporate governance reforms and shareholder return improvements in Japan. Targeted at investors seeking Japan equity exposure with AI-driven selection.
• Infinity U.S. 500 Stock Index Fund Feeder fund following the performance of Standard & Poor's 500 Index through investment in the Vanguard U.S. 500 Stock Index Fund, providing SGD-denominated exposure to US large-cap equities. Targeted at retail investors seeking US market exposure.
• LionGlobal Asia Pacific Fund Fund aiming to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities markets of the Asia Pacific (ex Japan) region. Targeted at investors seeking regional Asia Pacific equity exposure.
• LionGlobal Korea Fund Korean equity fund providing focused investment exposure to South Korean companies listed on Korean exchanges. Targeted at investors seeking Korea-specific equity exposure.
• Lion-China Merchants CSI Dividend Index ETF First CSI Dividend Index ETF listed outside mainland China, tracking 100 Shanghai/Shenzhen A shares with high cash dividend yields. Provides access to high and steady cash dividend companies in the A-share market, listed on SGX under codes INC (SGD) and ICH (CNH). Targeted at investors seeking China A-share dividend exposure.
• Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF World's first SGD-traded emerging Asia ETF tracking 50 largest companies in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Part of SGX-SSE ETF Product Link, providing access to growth in key emerging Asia markets. Targeted at investors seeking emerging Asia exposure.
• LionGlobal China Growth Fund Fund investing in equity and equity-linked authorised investments of companies with assets in or earnings derived from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong S.A.R. and Taiwan. Targeted at investors seeking Greater China equity exposure.
• LionGlobal Singapore Fixed Income Investment Class A SGD Fund achieving steady returns through investment primarily in bonds and other debt securities denominated in Singapore Dollars. Targeted at retail investors seeking SGD-denominated fixed income exposure.
• LionGlobal SGD Money Market Fund Short-term liquidity solution investing in SGD-denominated money market instruments for capital preservation and liquidity management. Targeted at retail and institutional investors seeking cash management.
• LionGlobal USD Enhanced Liquidity Fund USD-denominated enhanced liquidity fund providing investment grade short-term returns with daily liquidity. Targeted at investors seeking USD cash management solutions.
• LionGlobal SGD Enhanced Liquidity Fund SGD-denominated enhanced liquidity solution targeting returns above traditional money market funds with daily dealing capability. Targeted at investors seeking SGD cash management solutions.
• Lion-BIBDS Islamic Enhanced Liquidity Fund Shariah-compliant Islamic enhanced liquidity fund available in SGD Hedged and USD variants, providing investors with Islamic-compliant liquidity solutions. Targeted at investors seeking Shariah-compliant cash management.

Quantifiable outcome

• LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund delivered 33.7% return over past year, outperforming benchmark by 12.7%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• OCBCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026OCBC and its asset management arm Lion Global Investors partnered with DigiFT to launch Southeast Asia's first tokenised physical gold fund (GOLDX) on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. OCBC serves as the primary distribution channel and strategic parent through Great Eastern Holdings ownership. OCBC contributed S$600m in net inflows to LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund in March 2026 through its wealth management channels.
• DigiFTflagshipTechnology or Integration · 20 April 2026Digital asset exchange DigiFT partnered with OCBC and Lion Global Investors to issue GOLDX tokenised physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. DigiFT provides the blockchain infrastructure enabling institutional investors, hedge funds, and asset managers to subscribe using fiat or stablecoins with allocations delivered directly to blockchain wallets.
• Standard CharteredcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 November 2025Standard Chartered Bank serves as custodian for LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, vaulting allocated gold at Le Freeport in Singapore with full insurance coverage. Sub-custodian Standard Chartered Bank UK conducts routine inspections including security, vault processes and inventory checks annually.
• MariBankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2025MariBank, Sea Limited's digital bank subsidiary, distributes LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund through its Mari Invest Gold platform with minimum entry point of S$1, democratizing access to physical gold investment.
• Great EasterncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2025Great Eastern distributes LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund through its GreatLink investment-linked insurance funds platform, targeting life insurance policyholders seeking wealth accumulation with physical gold exposure.
• SinglifecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2025Singlife distributes LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund through its GROW platform, offering digital investment access to physical gold vaulted in Singapore with full insurance.
• Bank of SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 November 2025Bank of Singapore, OCBC's private banking arm, distributes physical gold products to high-net-worth private banking clients as part of wealth management offerings.
• CapBridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 November 2025CapBridge and Lion Global Investors collaborate to offer cash management solutions aimed at empowering SMEs and retail investors with yield-enhancing cash management strategies.
• China Merchants Fund ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2025Lion Global Investors collaborated with China Merchants Fund Management to list the Lion-China Merchants CSI Dividend Index ETF, the first CSI Dividend Index ETF listed outside mainland China. Part of Singapore Exchange-Shanghai Stock Exchange (SGX-SSE) ETF Product Link initiative. LGI's 8th ETF and 3rd China-focused ETF.
• China Merchants Fund ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2024Lion Global Investors and China Merchants Fund Management collaborated to launch the Lion-China Merchants Emerging Asia Select Index ETF, the world's first SGD-traded emerging Asia ETF tracking 50 largest companies in India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Part of SGX-SSE ETF Product Link.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nikko Asset Management: Singapore-headquartered Asian asset manager offering unit trusts, ETFs and institutional mandates across equities, fixed income and multi-asset. Most directly comparable mid-sized Singapore-based AM competing for OCBC, UOB and retail shelf space.
• Eastspring Investments: Asian asset management arm of Prudential plc, headquartered in Singapore. Closest regional peer by product breadth (equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives) and Asian institutional/retail distribution, with comparable AUM scale.
• UOB Asset Management: Singapore-based asset manager and subsidiary of United Overseas Bank, offering unit trusts, ETFs and institutional mandates. Directly comparable domestic competitor leveraging a Singapore bank parent distribution network, similar in scale and product mix to LGI.
• Fullerton Fund Management: Singapore-based asset manager owned by Temasek, managing multi-asset, equities and fixed income strategies across Asia. Comparable Singapore-domiciled active manager targeting institutional and retail segments with similar Singapore-onshore distribution focus.

Broad incumbents

• abrdn: Global asset manager (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments) with a deep Asia-Pacific investment footprint and established Singapore office. Broader incumbent offering equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives that overlap LGI's Asia equity and multi-asset franchises at larger scale.
• Schroders: Global asset manager with a long-standing Singapore presence, strong Asia equity and multi-asset capabilities, and a growing private assets franchise. Competes for institutional mandates and Asia retail flows with a deeper product shelf than LGI.
• Fidelity International: Global active asset manager with significant Singapore operations, offering Asia equity, multi-asset and fixed income funds. Overlaps directly with LGI's institutional Asia mandates and Singapore retail unit trust distribution.
• BlackRock: World's largest asset manager with growing Singapore institutional and ETF presence, including iShares products that compete directly with LGI's SGX-listed ETF franchise. Sets the global fee benchmark that pressures active incumbents like LGI.
• Vanguard: Global low-cost index asset manager with Singapore operations and SGD-distributed ETFs. Directly competitive with LGI's passive index products (e.g., Infinity U.S. 500 Stock Index Fund) and a structural pricing benchmark for the Singapore market.
• Amundi: Europe's largest asset manager with established Asia-Pacific operations, offering active and passive equities, fixed income, multi-asset and ETF products. Competes for institutional Asia mandates and serves as a comparable European incumbent scaling APAC distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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