Tag: Japan

Newsmakers September 18, 2019

Japan GPIF’s ESG Portfolio Outperforms Market

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.

Research June 6, 2019

Nation’s Financial Service Agency commissioner addresses aging issues, potential investment solutions.

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.

Asset Management Culture October 29, 2018

State-backed firm’s CEO wants to end ‘prejudice’ against foreign private equity investors in the country.

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.

Newsmakers September 5, 2018

Shinzo Abe planning social security system overhaul over the next three years, pending re-election.

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.

Newsmakers June 14, 2018

The world’s largest pension fund ‘drastically’ reduces its basic fee rate.

Corporate Moves April 11, 2018

World’s largest pension fund adds infrastructure appointment, while global real estate fund-of-funds mandate announcements expected soon.