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Adeline Gao Yuanhui
Research Analyst, Research & Portfolio Management
Adeline Gao Yuanhui is a Research Analyst with the iFAST Research & Portfolio Management Team, where she covers global macroeconomic themes and equity markets with a focus on Singapore. In addition to publishing research articles for iFAST, she has shared her insights through local media platforms such as Lianhe Zaobao. She graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) degree, double major in Finance and Economics.
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