Our Value Proposition
As a leading global real asset manager, CapitaLand Investment (CLI) is shaping the future of real assets by investing in strategies aligned with global megatrends, while creating long-term value for our investors.
We are focused on driving asset-light growth through disciplined capital management, operational excellence, a culture of innovation and strong commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
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Asset-light, scalable and capital-efficient model
- Our asset-light and capital-efficient business model enables us to remain agile in scaling CLI’s business and accelerating the growth of our recurring fee income and funds under management (FUM).
- We target to achieve FUM of S$200 billion by 2028.
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Strategic use of capital to invest for future growth
- Our strong balance sheet provides flexibility to invest for future growth, including pursuing strategic mergers and acquisitions that enhance our capabilities, as well as warehousing assets to support new listed and private fund launches aligned with disruption, demographics and digitalisation-themed investment strategies.
- We leverage our on-balance sheet properties to generate steady income and divest them at opportune times to drive capital recycling and potentially seed these assets into our funds to grow fee income.
- We co-invest in our funds alongside our capital partners, ensuring alignment of interests.
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Deep operational capabilities to drive value for investors
- Our best-in-class commercial management expertise and our global lodging business, The Ascott Limited, enable us to enhance the performance of assets under our listed and private funds.
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Strong local teams worldwide that connect capital partners with investment opportunities
- CLI’s on-the-ground teams allow us to source off-market deals and ensure strong execution, driving quality returns for our capital partners.
- Through our extensive global network, we connect our capital partners with high-quality investment opportunities across geographies and asset classes.
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Artificial intelligence-powered growth
- We leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to drive innovation and transform our business, enable agile decision-making to optimise performance, enhance operational efficiency, and improve customer engagement.
- We exceeded our 2025 goal of 100 AI initiatives by launching 110 AI tools, embedding AI into everyday workflows and business operations.
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Committed to growing in a responsible manner
- We integrate ESG principles into our strategies, ensuring our portfolio remains resilient and delivers long-term economic value to our stakeholders, while enhancing the well-being of the communities where we operate.
- CLI is recognised by global sustainability indexes, including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), the MSCI ESG Leaders Index, and the FTSE4Good Index.