Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 31 March 2026– Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd (“HLAM”) has been recognised at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026, receiving the Best Equity Malaysia Income – Malaysia Provident Fund Over 10 Years award for the Hong Leong Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), which is also an approved fund under the Employees Provident Fund (“EPF”) Members Investment Scheme (“MIS”).
This latest recognition marks a back-to-back win for the Fund and its 14th Lipper award since launch, reflecting HLAM’s continued commitment to delivering consistent, long-term value for investors through disciplined investment management.
The Hong Leong Dividend Fund focuses on investing in Malaysian equities with attractive dividend potential, aiming to deliver income alongside long-term capital growth for investors.
Chue Kwok Yan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of HLAM, said “This recognition is a testament to the consistency of our investment philosophy and the dedication of our investment team. Over the years, the Hong Leong Dividend Fund has remained focused on identifying fundamentally strong companies that are able to deliver sustainable income and long-term growth. We remain committed to helping investors build resilient portfolios through disciplined and active investment management.”
Otto Christian Kober, Head of Lipper Research, LSEG Data & Analytics said, “The 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards mark another volatile three-year stretch for global markets. The managers we’re recognizing have guided investors through an environment where base rates have spiked, then diverged, as central banks navigated new and challenging inflationary landscapes, alongside uneven global growth, and heightened geopolitical risk. Whether managers entered the market in the era of easy money or have navigated cycles for decades, the recent period made one thing plain: durable results come from a disciplined process, not prediction. We applaud the 2026 LSEG Lipper Fund Award winners for delivering outperformance and the steady reassurance of consistency through changing market conditions.”
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About LSEG Lipper Fund Awards:
For more than 30 years and in over 17 countries worldwide, the highly-respected LSEG Lipper Awards have honoured funds and fund management firms that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers and focus the investment world on top-funds. The merit of the winners is based on entirely objective, quantitative criteria. This coupled with the unmatched depth of fund data, results in a unique level of prestige and ensures the award has lasting value. Renowned fund data and proprietary methodology is the foundation of this prestigious award qualification, recognizing excellence in fund management. Find out more at www.lipperfundawards.com.
About Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd:
HLAM is an asset management company within the Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad group of companies. HLAM establishes and distributes unit trust funds, wholesale funds and private retirement schemes to retail and institutional segments. HLAM also manages private investment mandates. HLAM’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Leong Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd is an Islamic fund management company licensed by the Securities Commission Malaysia.
Visit https://www.hlam.com.my for more information on the funds.
Media contact:
Somesh Naidu
Manager, Marketing & Customer Experience – Hong Leong Asset Management Bhd
DID: +603 2081 8607
Email: somesh@hlam.hongleong.com.my
Disclaimer:
This press release has not been reviewed by the Securities Commission Malaysia. Investors are advised to read and understand the contents of the Hong Leong Master Prospectus dated 27 February 2023, the First Supplemental Hong Leong Master Prospectus dated 18 August 2023, the Second Supplemental Hong Leong Master Prospectus dated 5 January 2024 and the Third Supplemental Hong Leong Master Prospectus dated 19 August 2024 (collectively known as the “HLAM Prospectus”) and the Product Highlight Sheet (“PHS”) before investing. The HLAM Prospectus has been registered and PHS lodged with the Securities Commission Malaysia who takes no responsibility for the contents. A copy of the HLAM Prospectus and PHS can be obtained from any of HLAM offices, agents, authorised distributors or its website and investors have the right to request for it. Investors should also consider the fees and charges involved before investing. Prices of units and distributions payable, if any, may go down, as well as up and that past performance is not an indication of its future performance. Investors shall be aware of the risks associated with each fund before investing. The funds may not be suitable for all and if in doubt, investors are advised to seek independent professional advice.
The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.
The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Leader for Consistent Return rating, which is a risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 months. The fund with the highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value in each eligible classification wins the LSEG Lipper Fund Award. For more information, see lipperfundawards.com. Although LSEG makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, their accuracy is not guaranteed by LSEG Lipper.