Pension Funds

Facing massive energy demands, AI development pushes institutional investors toward data center power solutions.

GPIF keeps 25% allocations across four asset classes for next five years; NPS introduces new framework allowing more flexible alternative investments; UAE-backed MGX makes $2bn investment in Binance; Thailand launches $6.2bn ESG fund scheme, and more.

Australia's largest superannuation fund is being sued by the regulator for taking up to four years to process death benefit claims, affecting nearly 7,000 cases amid ongoing service transformation efforts.

Hong Kong's pension regulator has set a September 30 deadline for MPF trustees to enhance ESG fund disclosures, as sustainable investments in the pension system see a 50-fold increase over the past decade.

Australian Retirement Trust's $1 billion partnership with Almanac Realty Investors represents a calculated move to enhance operational synergies and investment diversification within its real estate portfolio.

South Korea's National Pension Service has reported its highest-ever annual performance as it expands technology implementation and alternative investments globally.

The Australian Superannuation Investment Summit wrapped up with substantive exchanges between industry leaders and US officials, as Australia's $2.8 trillion pension pool continues to deploy capital globally with a focus on infrastructure and private markets.

Indonesia launches Temasek-style fund with $20bn initial budget; ART partners with Almanac for US real estate investments; Korea's KIC reports 8.49% return for 2024 with AUM reaching historic $206.5bn high; ADQ forms Middle East infrastructure platform, and more.

Despite negative cashflows, Australian closed superannuation fund has outperformed balanced fund peers through innovative investment approaches, with pre-IPO opportunities representing its latest tactical shift.

AustralianSuper names new head of retirement; Colonial First State's private markets manager departs; Aware Super expands infrastructure team; FWD adds three board directors; and more.

South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) is the latest institutional investor in Asia to adopt technology to manage their investment amid growing demand for such service in the region.

Malaysia’s pension fund KWAP records highest-ever investment income; PAG has raised $4 billion for an opportunistic real estate fund; Qantas Super completes its merger with the Australian Retirement Trust; and more.