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Korea Investment Corporation focuses on alternatives push

KIC is looking to boost its alternatives allocation - particularly private credit - both directly and through managers. Influenced by what it sees as an unfolding AI-led industrial revolution it is looking for opportunities in fast-developing sectors including AI, semiconductors and healthcare, and has opened an office in Mumbai.

Sarah RundellFebruary 27, 2024

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Japan’s SMBC pension fund explores boosting exposures to alternatives

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Pension Fund, managing assets worth 1 trillion yen ($6.6 billion), is poised to increase investments in illiquid alternatives, including infrastructure private equity and debt aimed at maximizing returns.

Chikafumi HodoDecember 8, 2023

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Spotlight turns on West Yorkshire’s hybrid approach to pooling

The UK government has just closed a consultation on LGPS pooling progress and processes that will shine a spotlight on £18 West Yorkshire pension fund's hybrid approach. Championing local investment and regional financial expertise may not be enough to offset pressure to step up pooling.

Sarah RundellNovember 2, 2023

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PPF throws hat in the ring to manage DB pension assets for growth

The United Kingdom’s £32 billion Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is marketing its credentials to act as consolidator for the country’s thousands of DB corporate retirement funds.

Sarah RundellSeptember 11, 2023

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How withdrawals in the wake of the pandemic are killing Peru’s pensions

Pension fund in many emerging markets are under pressure because policymakers allow savers to withdraw their money ahead of retirement. Juan Pablo Noziglia, CIO at Prima AFP in Peru explains the dramatic impacts on one of the country's largest funds as assets fall by half due to early

Sarah RundellAugust 8, 2023

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South Africa’s EPPF builds resilience in governance-focused strategy

South Africa's EPPF wants to increase its allocation to private equity and venture capital to help ride out volatility at home in a strategy where governance and stakeholder engagement is central. CEO Shafeeq Abrahams explains.

Sarah RundellAugust 1, 2023

Investor Profile

Korea Investment Corporation focuses on alternatives push

Japan in focus

Japan’s SMBC pension fund explores boosting exposures to alternatives

Featured Story

Spotlight turns on West Yorkshire’s hybrid approach to pooling

Featured Story

PPF throws hat in the ring to manage DB pension assets for growth

Investor Profile

How withdrawals in the wake of the pandemic are killing Peru’s pensions

Investor Profile

South Africa’s EPPF builds resilience in governance-focused strategy

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