# Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

> Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Singapore, Singapore, registered since 2020, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026.

- CRD: 309255
- Filed as: SUMITOMO MITSUI DS ASSET MANAGEMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: March 30, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/309255
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/sumitomo-mitsui-ds-asset-management-singapore-pte-ltd-singapore-309255

## Quick answers

**How is Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management.

**How much does Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. charge?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026 states: Up to $50,000,000: 0.6% a year; $50,000,000 to $100,000,000: 0.5% a year; Above $100,000,000: 0.4% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement.

**Where is Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. located?**
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.'s principal office is in Singapore, Singapore, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. registered with the SEC or a state?**
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2020. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 309255.

**How much does Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. manage?**
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. reports $443,959,296 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 30, 2026 (0% discretionary).

**How have Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?**
In the Form ADV data for Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.: Regulatory assets under management: $1,210,393,978 in the October 2021 data and $443,959,296 in the October 2026 data, down 63%. Total employees: 14 in October 2021 and 18 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going.

**What types of clients does Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (1).

**Does Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/309255

**What changed in Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.'s recent Form ADV filings?**
In the April 2026 filing data: Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 8. Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 30, 2026)

- Up to $50,000,000: 0.6% a year
- $50,000,000 to $100,000,000: 0.5% a year
- Above $100,000,000: 0.4% a year

> Our standard fee schedule is set forth below: Fair Market Value of Investment Assets Annual Rate Initial $50 million 0.60% Next $50 million 0.50% Balance over $100 million 0.40%

> Our fees for discretionary investment management services provided to separate account clients are generally based on an annualized percentage of the value of the assets supervised or managed and are subject to negotiation based on the size of the account and the nature of the services provided.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $443,959,296
- Discretionary: $0
- Non-discretionary: $443,959,296

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) | 1 | $443,959,296 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2020 (6 years)
- Employees: 18 total, 8 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- [smd-am.sg](https://smd-am.sg)

## Assets and staff over time

| Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| October 2021 | $1,210,393,978 | 14 | August 4, 2021 |
| October 2022 | $1,118,707,789 | 14 | April 25, 2022 |
| October 2023 | $708,528,566 | 14 | March 31, 2023 |
| October 2024 | $632,010,000 | 16 | August 22, 2024 |
| October 2025 | $490,918,000 | 18 | July 1, 2025 |
| October 2026 | $443,959,296 | 18 | March 30, 2026 |

Regulatory assets under management: $1,210,393,978 in the October 2021 data and $443,959,296 in the October 2026 data, down 63%.
Total employees: 14 in October 2021 and 18 in October 2026.

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### April 2026
- Employees performing advisory functions went from 9 to 8.
- Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A).

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (CRD 309255): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.