GIC and Brookfield Asset Management struck a binding agreement to acquire National Storage Reit (NSR) for about $2.65 billion; Singapore's bourse has denied reports it may buy Cboe Australia.
Pension Funds
HDFC Pension manages explosive growth amid regulatory guardrails while positioning for demographic dividend that could transform the world's most populous nation into an investment powerhouse.
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara plans to cut the number of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from 1,000 to 200; Indonesian BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (BPJS TK) plans to invest up to 5% of its portfolio overseas.
The Dutch pension giant is moving away from public markets priced for perfection while adapting to an era where government bonds no longer adequately hedge equity risk during inflationary periods.
The superannuation fund is joining forces with Macquarie Asset Management on a private equity strategy focused on businesses servicing infrastructure.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund sign a $1bn partnership to fuel GBA expansion; Singapore’s MAS appoints six asset managers to oversee $2.2bn mandate to bolster the local stock market; Indonesian SWF Danantara secures a $1bn multi-currency credit facility from a syndicate of major international banks; and more.
By establishing a dedicated Climate Investment Team and launching Dana Iklim, Malaysia’s largest public sector pension fund is making climate risk central to its mandate.
Anchored in IEA transition pathways and focused on infrastructure, renewables, and EVs, KWAP is proving that growth and sustainability can go hand in hand.
Guided by a "keep calm and be cool" philosophy, the pension fund is leaning into market volatility with a decision to raise its equity holdings from 40% to 50% and its global exposure from 60% to 70%, reflecting a disciplined long-term vision over short-term reactions.
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Korea Venture Investment Corp. is drawing deeper interest from pension funds, policy lenders and corporates as allocators diversify into venture capital, encouraged by steady returns and a maturing startup ecosystem.
Australian SWF's value has grown to A$261bn ($171bn) since its establishment in 2006; Canada's pension fund OMERS will dismiss its entire Asia buyout team as part of a strategic reassessment of its private equity operations; Singapore's GIC is reportedly seeking to sell up to $1bn of its private equity funds' holdings; and more.
Export Finance Australia (EFA) will provide up to $175 million for IFM Investors’ private credit capabilities to partner with businesses in fast-growing region.
