Singapore, 7 January 2026 UOB Asset Management Ltd (UOBAM) is set to launch the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF (the “ETF”) on 29 January 2026. At the point of listing, it is the only dividend-focused ASEAN exchange-traded fund to be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and is part of the Singapore Exchange-Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SGX-SSE) ETF Product Link.
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 (the “Index”), which is designed to achieve 100 per cent dividend yield increase compared to its underlying index — FTSE ASEAN Index. The ETF aims to pay dividends of at least 6.0 per cent p.a. in 2026 and 2027, one of the highest among Singapore-listed ETFs1.
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 31 December 2025).
Mr Thio Boon Kiat, Group Chief Executive Officer, UOBAM, said, “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. 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 favourable demographics, rising domestic consumption, and ongoing structural development. 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.”
UOBAM is collaborating with FTSE Russell and Ping An Fund Management to offer this ETF to Singapore and international investors. FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of index and benchmark solutions, with a long history of working with ASEAN stock exchanges.
Mr Nico Boulay, Head of APAC, FTSE Russell commented, “ASEAN is increasingly emerging as a standout opportunity within Asia, with investors rediscovering the region’s unique strengths. As FTSE Russell continues to grow its ASEAN index suite and become more specialised, we expect to see even greater investor interest and participation in ASEAN markets worldwide.”
Ms Jasmine Lim, Deputy General Manager of Ping An Fund Management said, “We are pleased to deepen our collaboration with the launch of this ETF under the SGX-SZSE ETF-Connect programme. Through this collaboration, we aim to offer our investors in China an effective investment tool to access ASEAN markets to achieve portfolio diversification and income growth.”
About the Initial Offering Period
The Initial Offering Period will open on 7 January 2026. Investors may subscribe to the ETF in SGD through the Participating Dealers – Phillip Securities, UOB Kay Hian, Tiger Brokers Singapore, Moo Moo Singapore, iFAST Financial, and Maybank Securities. Investors can also invest in the ETF via UOB’s ATMs and Internet banking, and OCBC’s ATMs and Internet banking. The Issue Price of each unit during the Initial Offering Period is S$1.00.
The Initial Offering Period will close on 26 January 2026 for subscriptions made via ATMs and Internet banking and via Participating Dealers.
Once the ETF is listed on SGX on 29 January 2026, investors will be able to trade through their brokers and respective trading platforms in SGD (stock code: UPD) and USD (stock code: UPU).
Investors can trade using either cash or Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds. As an Excluded Investment Product (EIP), the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF will not require customers to fulfill Customer Account Review (CAR) criteria in order to trade. For more information about the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF, visit uobam.com.sg/upd.
1Source: List of dividend-paying ETFs listed in Singapore sourced from SGX’s ETF Market Highlights report, published November 2025
