UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) is set to launch the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF on Jan. 29, 2026, making it the only dividend-focused ASEAN exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
It is also part of the Singapore Exchange-Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SGX-SSE) ETF Product Link. ASEAN is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
“UOB Asset Management is committed to delivering timely, innovative and high-quality solutions that anticipate investors’ evolving needs. Our deep presence and insights across ASEAN, built over decades of managing assets in the region, give us a unique advantage in understanding both the market and our clients,” said Thio Boon Kiat, Group Chief Executive Officer, UOBAM.
“As interest rates decline, dividend strategies have become increasingly important for enhancing income and long-term returns. ASEAN is not only a source of strong dividend opportunities, but also a region of enduring growth potential, underpinned by favorable demographics, rising domestic consumption, and ongoing structural development,” he added.
As investors seek to enhance income and strengthen long-term total returns, ASEAN has emerged as an attractive destination for dividend strategies, supported by robust economic fundamentals and a broad base of companies with established dividend track records. The region also offers a diverse mix of growth-oriented and established economies, creating opportunities for portfolio diversification across different market cycles.
In line with Asia’s increased focus on shareholder returns, more ASEAN companies are offering enhanced dividend payouts. The ETF tracks the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index, which is designed to achieve 100 percent dividend yield increase compared to its underlying index — FTSE ASEAN Index. The ETF aims to pay dividends of at least 6.0 percent per annum in 2026 and 2027, one of the highest among Singapore-listed ETFs[1].
The ETF invests in leading companies across five key ASEAN markets — Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines — offering exposure to the region’s long-term growth potential while providing stability and resilience. The ETF counts Index constituents such as Singapore’s local banks DBS Group, OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation) and UOB (United Overseas Bank), and other high-quality names including Malaysia’s Malayan Banking, Indonesia’s Astra International and Thailand’s PTT among its top constituents, as of Dec. 31, 2025.
“We believe these drivers will continue to position ASEAN as a key engine of wealth creation in Asia. With this ETF, investors can access these opportunities in a simple, cost-efficient way while benefitting from the region’s resilience and long-term growth,” Kiat said.
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