Pension Funds

Sovereign wealth and pension funds are expanding across borders, while governance reforms and regulatory scrutiny reshape investment markets in Southeast Asia.

While the NPS elected to sit out equity market fluctuations, Danantara actively intervened to cushion the market from the threat of an MSCI downgrade.

State-owned investors in India, Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand are ramping up allocations towards domestic strategic assets, digital infrastructure, deep tech, and ESG initiatives.

The $300 billion superannuation giant expects its Asian private equity (PE) portfolio to double within four years.

As the pension fund ties manager selection to local proximity, a city in the country's west is now grabbing the attention of local and global asset managers alike.

Canada’s pension fund giant has invested $311 million for a 27% stake in Prestige Hospitality Ventures, marking its first direct bet on India’s hotel industry.

Drawn by moderate inflation, low market correlation and resilient structural demand, investors are shifting their Asia Pacific (Apac) real estate allocations into Japanese logistics.

Guardians hires portfolio completion head; ASX reshapes leadership team; Morningstar names Apac CIO; and more.

The region's pensions boosted their share of the world’s largest retirement pools to 45.5% in 2025, with assets climbing from 22.5%.

First Super confirms CEO; NZ Super names head of strategic tilting; HKMA appoints general counsel; IFM Investors hires executive director; and more.

The National Pension Service is expanding its responsible investment framework into private equity, real estate and infrastructure.

Pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and asset managers are stepping up investments in Apac data centres as AI fuels demand for digital infrastructure.