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World’s largest retirement fund turns to data science in hunt for higher returns
GPIF, the world’s largest pension fund, paid Japan’s AM One separately for engagement
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Pumping money into early-stage companies is part of prime minister’s ‘new capitalism’ agenda
Equity inflows could reach $230bn in the coming weeks as funds rebalance their portfolios, says JPMorgan
Japan’s $1.7tn pension fund will track an ex-China version FTSE Russell’s WGBI bond index
Japan’s GPIF takes decision as foreign investor concerns mount over risks of Chinese markets
Eiji Hirano says Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund must stay focused on returns
Japan’s institutions are big investors in the WGBI but are concerned about Chinese onshore bonds inclusion
Strategy shift comes shortly after $1.4tn fund’s CIO tweeted he was stepping down
Traders suggest GPIF trying to weaken yen after currency strengthened on coronavirus fears
Traders speculate state-backed GPIF could buy more overseas assets to weaken currency
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GPIF, Calstrs and USS warn of potential ‘catastrophic’ risk of sole focus on short-term returns
If Japan’s largest pension fund wants to lead on stewardship, it needs to pick better battles.
Income earned on lending stock is more than offset by negative impact on share prices
‘This is a decision between making cash immediately or being better stewards for our constituency’
Mizuno of Japan’s GPIF explains decision to axe securities lending
Restrictions are well-meaning but misguided
Japanese giant GPIF halts stock lending from its equity portfolio
GPIF to expand its range of responsible investing indices beyond Japan
Government-linked pension fund could buy overseas assets to offset currency strength
GPIF investment chief not convinced green bonds will break mainstream
Pair highlight choice between screening out and engaging with troublesome companies
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