by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The 2023 Global Pension Transparency Benchmark results show signs of progress in the financial industry. Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (Norges Bank Investment Management) taking the top spot reflects a heightened focus on transparency and improved...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan achieved a positive rate of return of 1.5% for fiscal year 2022 (ending March 31, 2023) despite facing market volatility. The strong performance in the fourth quarter, with a 5.41% return, helped offset negative...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The asset management industry is set to undergo significant consolidation in the next four years, with one in six companies expected to disappear or be acquired by larger groups according to a recent survey conducted by PwC UK. The survey, which involved 500 asset...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The upcoming overhaul of the Netherlands’ private pensions system, the largest in the EU, is set to trigger a significant transformation in investment strategies for asset managers handling retirement savings worth 1.5 trillion euros. With a change from defined...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sjunde AP-fonden, AP7’s recent investment in real estate marks a significant step toward building a less equity-dependent investment strategy. The new regulations, allowing AP7 to allocate up to 20% of its assets to alternative investments, have been...
by Masood Sharif | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The landscape of public pensions is undergoing a significant transformation, requiring a proactive approach to risk management and operational efficiency. As they face a structural inflection point marked by a new inflationary era and recession concerns, pension...
