Pension Funds

The national pension fund has increased its allocation to private markets and overseas to combat challenges of diversification and domestic bias.

Unisuper add to private markets team; HKEX makes three appointments; Natixis IM's APAC head changes role; Allspring opens HK office; Leo Wealth makes Singapore acquisition; and more.

Asset allocators remain determined to take the fight to companies lacking transparency on environmental and human rights issues.

After a turbulent Year of the Tiger, pension funds are poised to face a multitude of open-ended risks. The trade-off between risk and reward will be finely balanced.

The Canadian pension fund has developed a bullish approach to opportunities in owning modern warehouses throughout Asia.

The US-based pension fund, which invests in Asia, says private equity markets have finally turned a corner and emphasises the importance of open communication between general and limited partners during tough times.

US-based asset manager Franklin Templeton establishes specialised office in National Pension Service's HQ city.

Japan's state pension fund announced changes to its manager lineup for active foreign equities with 19 new mandates; Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund may see a double-digit rebound in 2023; and more.

Philippines' Social Security System gets new CEO; FWD taps risk chief from Axa; KIC makes changes to investment teams; Eastspring hires UOB veteran; Temasek, Future Fund execs join GPCA board; and more.

The new CIO will likely be handling more agendas than investment performance at the Korean state pension fund, but has already made his voice heard.

The pension fund is adding domestic exposure to its portfolio and Japan’s stock market could face a game-changing year, one manager told AsianInvestor.

Australian superannuation fund HESTA almost doubles its commitment to sustainability focused private equity investment program; Temasek in funding round for fintech startup focusing on rural India; and more.