“A sense of relief that my funds are in safe hands given the straightforward product and good track record of Rainforest Research. They have long professional experience. Also fees fair and affordable, no hidden costs. I am more comfortable investing in something I can understand without unknown risks of more fancy products. ”
Business Times (Singapore) December 2023 - AI gaining acceptance in asset management, wealth advisory
“Deanna Seow, executive director at investment manager Rainforest Research, said that AI can be “a great help” in shortening the time required to process large amounts of data ranging from market prices to geopolitical developments.
There are challenges to the use of AI, of course.
Seow said that AI could generate suboptimal decisions or results, especially if the technology is not fully developed.”
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Business Times (Singapore) October 2023 - Streamlined Regulatory Framework for Fund Managers fits with Industry’s growth: observers
“Additionally, the “higher burden” from more stringent regulations could deter young locals from starting a business in the industry, noted Deanna Seow, the executive director of Rainforest Research Investment Managers, which is an RFMC. Nevertheless, Seow said that she appreciated MAS’ efforts to minimise business disruption and costs during the transition, such as by responding to applications within a month.
She pointed out that companies under the RFMC regime can provide customers with more tailored service and personalised products, as compared with that offered by big institutions. “We hope that the proposed changes will not only help to simplify the regulatory regime but also retain the above benefits to Singapore as a financial centre.” ”
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Rainforest Memo February 2023 - Look Back at 2022
We strongly outperformed the market in 2022, as we did in 2021, and are well in the positive for 2023. We look back at a year riddled with war and inflation.
Rainforest Memo August 2022 - What is a Good Investment Plan/Program?
We are often asked this question. This memo takes a look at various commonly known approaches such as (i) Dollar Cost Averaging (ii) Lumpsum Investing and (iii) Market Timing.
Business Times July 2018 - Wheelock Properties parent offers S$2.10 per share to privatise developer; stock hits S$2.19
Another addition to our track record of profitable M&A exits for our investors.
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Business Times Singapore January 2017 - "Why Trump Could be Good for Asian equities"
by Richard Choong, rainforest Research
"Seeing much change and uncertainty afoot under the new USA administration, and with US valuations at historic highs, and no real conviction that USA can succeed in ousting China in any form of trade war or skirmish, it is perhaps not surprising that investors have been withdrawing capital from US equity funds and some of this money may eventually find its way to Asia equities which are increasingly undervalued.
After all, the long term structural advantages of Asia, such as its hinterland of more than three billion in population, its exploding growth of middle class consumers and strong governmental fiscal positions, all put Asia in a strong position as the driver of world growth in the long run. Any investor who wishes to participate in this growth would do well to take a serious look at investing in Asia equities at this stage, due to opportunities that may arise thanks to the ‘Trump’ effect."
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The Edge Singapore May 26 - June 1, 2014 - "Private Equity Approach To Stock-Picking Pays Off For Rainforest's Choong"
"Choong's philosophy is that investors in the public space can perform as well as, or better than, private equity investors if they apply the same rigorous approach...He frowns on index-hugging and even though he tracks his fund against the benchmark...his portfolio is as different from index stocks as chalk is from cheese."
Straits Times Singapore 2014 - "Smaller Fund Management Firms Still Going Strong"
"[Rainforest Research] has seen a return on investment of 15% over the past two years...[Richard Choong said that] the firm offers straightforward products and its processes are well-documented. "It is an alternative for investment option for people, for society...Many of us boutique fund managers are industry veterans who have an idea how to drive the returns without the shackles of bureaucracy or paperwork in a big organization."
CFA Institute Magazine March - April 2014 "Quality Control - Can new research help Investors define a "quality" stock?"
"Quality is a way to add value over time, especially when you marry it with valuation...Investors underappreciate how sustainable and persistent the returns of higher-quality companies tend to be."
Maynardkeynes.org - "John Maynard Keynes: Keynes the Money Manager"
"Buffett went on to quote a letter from Keynes to a business associate, F.C. Scott, on August 15, 1934 showing how Keynes, in addition to favouring long term investments, had grown to favour limiting these investments to a small number of enterprises...Like Buffett, Keynes was sometimes criticized for investing in stocks he believed would prosper in the longer term and then sticking doggedly with his selections despite shorter-term problems. Increasingly, Keynes grew to favour a contrarian style of investing..."