Tag: GPIF

Manager Selection March 27, 2020

World’s Largest Pension Fund’s CIO Hiromichi Mizuno Exits

Japan’s $1.6 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund will see its investment chief depart soon after five years in the job.

Pensions February 14, 2020

World’s largest pension fund’s asset value rises to $1.54 trillion.

Market Moves December 4, 2019

World’s largest retirement fund says practice is ‘inconsistent’ with stewardship duties.

Alternatives October 4, 2019

The radical investment officer will continue his charge to change the world.

Newsmakers September 18, 2019

Fund reports that four out of five ESG investments outperformed their benchmarks.

Newsmakers August 23, 2019

CIO of world’s largest fund says no place for investors to hide in downturn.

Newsmakers August 5, 2019

In June-ending quarter, foreign stocks helped overcome weakness at home.

Newsmakers July 10, 2019

A 1.5% return for fiscal 2018 raises the fund’s total asset value to $1.46 trillion.

June 20, 2019

New environmentally friendly issues are in high demand, but not all of them are as good as advertised. How to know the difference.

Market Moves February 4, 2019

Japan’s GPIF lost a staggering $136 billion due to Q4’s rout in equities.

Risk November 8, 2018

Stocks drive most of the Japanese mega-fund’s gains.

Research October 16, 2018

The $1.4 trillion pension fund’s Sony Computer Sciences collaboration could help radically change the industry.

Newsmakers September 26, 2018

CEO Takahashi hopes the picks will push companies ‘to work on carbon efficiency and disclosure’ practices.

Risk August 6, 2018

Foreign equities drive Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund’s 1.68% returns in its first fiscal quarter.

Risk July 9, 2018

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund fails to beat its 2014 return record after fourth-quarter stock and treasury slump.