Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Financial Investment Services

    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    3rd Floor Menara MBSB, 46 Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights,
    Astute Fund Management Berhad ("Astute") was formerly known as Apex Investment Services Berhad. It was established in 1997 and has provided fund management services to investors for over 25 years. Astute is a licensed unit trust management company and asset management company. It is also an Institutional Unit Trust Adviser (IUTA) which allows the Company to distribute and deal in third-party unit trust funds.Astute actively invests in the Malaysia and the Asian stock markets. In addition, the Company has significant fixed income and money market investments.Astute is regulated by Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM).The Company manages 8 equity unit trust funds. These funds are Astute Malaysia Growth Trust, Astute Quantum Fund, Astute Dynamic Fund, Astute Dana Al Sofi-I, Astute Dana Al Faiz-I, Astute Dana Aslah, Astute Asian (Ex Japan) Fund and Astute Maximiser Dividend Fund. It manages 1 money market fund, namely Astute Dana Al-Kanz.

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    at ASTUTE FUND MANAGEMENT BERHAD
    Kuala Lumpur
    Astute is a growing fund management company with a culture of open communication, consensus building and partnership among its members.
    Astute is a growing fund management company with a culture of open communication, consensus building and partnership among its members.
    classification: Banking & Financial ServicesBanking & Financial Services
    16d ago
    16d ago

    at ASTUTE FUND MANAGEMENT BERHAD
    Kuala Lumpur
    Astute is a growing fund management company with a culture of open communication, consensus building and partnership among its members.
    Astute is a growing fund management company with a culture of open communication, consensus building and partnership among its members.
    classification: AccountingAccounting
    30d+ ago
    30d+ ago

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    4.25 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Astute Fund Management Berhad?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Astute Fund Management Berhad appreciated the collaborative environment and positive work culture, with friendly colleagues. They valued the opportunities to learn different aspects of the business, particularly for interns. The remuneration package was also considered good.

    However, some potential challenges were noted, such as limited perks or benefits compared to other companies, the volatility of the market, concerns about new management lacking experience in managing funds, and a perception of micromanagement by the CEO and senior management.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Associate
    May 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to learn with great culture, colleagues and work environment
    The good thingsVery collaborative environment with good opportunities to learn Co-workers and culture are very good
    The challengesNot as much perks/benefits
    4.0
    Manager
    Mar 2020
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    This company provides financial and investment products
    The good thingsRemuneration package was good. Awesome working environment.
    The challengesMarket votality, new management lacking in exoerience of managing the funds.
    4.0
    Fund Management Operation
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I worked as a junior executive
    The good thingsGood environment. Friendly colleague.
    The challengesWork efficiently and effectively by deadline. Backup others when necessary.
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