The trust bank now ranks as the third-largest manager of Japanese pension money, behind Sumitomo and Barclays Global Investors.
One of China’s most prominent institutional investors analyses the steps it expects could lead to a freely floating currency.
Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach argues that the only way to put Asian growth models on a sustainable footing is to introduce social safety nets.
The total assets of the world's largest 300 pension funds fell by 13% in 2008 to $10.4 trillion, according to a Watson Wyatt report.
A roundtable discussion on risk management reveals market participants have increased the time devoted to ensuring risk is factored into return expectations.
Japanese fund manager Diam looks to an executive with overseas experience to continue its advancement into Asian markets.
A joint OECD/World Bank report shows that the region’s pension systems are not equipped to meet demand over the next two decades and are in urgent need of modernising.
Japan is still ranked second in the world, but its share of the total is sliding as pension fund assets in other countries increase.
Three of Taiwan’s four largest social security funds have requested tenders for $3 billion’s worth of overseas investments.
Watson Wyatt report blames inadequate scheme governance among institutional investors for ineffective asset allocations.
The arrest of a senior executive at Huaan Fund Management linked to the Shanghai pensions scandal may be a cautionary tale with a silver lining.
Regulator will not relax rules on offshore investment, but predicts Indian insurance market will hit $90 billion by 2025 under new pensions law .
Investment manager says MPF contributions need to rise to ensure Hong Kongers avoid poverty in old age.
Changes to the fund manager line-up are likely as Guam seeks to boost returns in its civil servant pension scheme.
Investment managers call for caps on CPF-authorized fund distribution charges in lieu of private pensions.
Enterprise annuity legislation is expected to be effective on May 1, opening a new market for pensions providers.
NewHaven is introducing a guaranteed bond to Asian institutions based on senior life insurance settlements.
China''s listed companies suffer from low ROE. Unless it improves, the country''s shift from a pay-as-you-go system to a funded system could be compromised.
The government will approach public and private pension funds to raise W1.5 trillion by the end of this month.
Two former rival keiretsu are joining forces to position for the yet-to-be-transformed Japanese pension market.