Asset Allocation
After Rollercoaster Year, Japan’s GPIF Ekes Out 0.71% Gain in Fiscal 2024
The $1.7 trillion pension giant also increased its domestic bond holdings by $28 billion during the fourth quarter.
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Alternatives
Japan’s GPIF Urged to Boost Domestic PE, VC Investments.
Lawmakers are calling for financial reform to turn the country into an ‘asset management nation’ and attract more capital from home and abroad.
Asset Allocation
Foreign Equities Spur Japan GPIF’s Q3 Rebound
After a dismal second quarter, the pension giant posted a 4.3% return to raise its asset value to $1.69 trillion.
Pensions
GPIF External Managers Rank Microsoft, Enel Tops for Climate Disclosure
According to the $1.68 trillion Japanese pension giant, Microsoft “is undoubtedly a leader on climate reporting.”
Opinion
Corporate Performance and Capital Deployment Will Drive Increasing Shareholder Value for Japanese Equities
Near-term volatility does not negate the market’s long-term prospects.
Pensions
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Closes Out October With Flurry of Deals
The Public Investment Fund signed MOUs with five Japanese banks worth $51 billion, among other deals.
Opinion
Japan’s Structural Awakening
Where to find productivity after 30 years’ slumber, according to Nikko Asset Management’s chief global strategist.
Asset Allocation
Japan’s GPIF Posts Worst Quarterly Loss Since Covid Outbreak
The pension giant lost 3.6% during the second quarter due to foreign bonds and falling domestic stocks.
Asset Allocation
Japan GPIF Changes ESG Domestic Equities Index Due to ‘Large Tracking Error’
The $1.7 trillion pension giant has moved $20 billion to the MSCI Nihonkabu ESG Select Leaders Index.
Asset Allocation
Surging Equities Fuel Japanese Pension Giant’s 23% Return in Fiscal 2023
GPIF’s domestic and foreign equity investments earned more than 40% each for the fiscal year that ended March 31.
Corporate Moves
Higher Military Outlays Are Boosting Defense Stocks—With More Upside Ahead, Say Strategists
In the US, members of both parties back a boost in Pentagon spending. The consensus is similar for military-related outlays in Japan and Europe.
Pensions
Japan’s GPIF Reclaims World’s Largest Pension Fund Title
The pension giant also released an annual survey evaluating the stewardship of its external asset managers.
Pensions
Japan’s GPIF: Active Engagement Spurs Sustainable Market Growth
The pension giant studied its nearly 27,000 engagements with its portfolio companies and found the fund’s influence boosted the firms’ valuations.
Pensions
Norway’s NBIM Takes Top Spot as World’s Largest Asset Owner
Japan's GPIF was dethroned due to a weak yen, despite strong fiscal returns in 2023.
Asset Allocation
Why Japan Is a Good Investment Destination Now, Says Preqin
The country’s stocks are up and affordable, plus the dollar remains strong.