Tag: pension funds
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Australia’s $4.3 T Super Sector: A Tumultuous Year Ends on a Solid Note
Overview: A Year of Turbulence and Return Australia’s superannuation system, now worth about $4.3 trillion, has faced a volatile year marked by global market jitters, concerns over technology stock valuations, and shifting macroeconomic signals. Yet, with global shares delivering a robust performance and risk controls tightening in many funds, the sector is on track to…
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Pension Funds See 33% Jump in Bond and Equity Holdings on Strong Returns
Pension Funds Boosted by 33% Rise in Bonds and Equities Pension funds in Kenya posted a significant uptick in their investment exposure last year, with the combined value of bond and equity holdings rising by 33 percent, or about Sh398.1 billion, in the year ended June 2025. The rise underscores a period of strong market…
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Pension Funds Boost Bond and Equity Holdings by 33% in 2025 surge
Surge in Pension Fund Investments Driven by Gains and Contributions Pension funds in Kenya recorded a notable rise in their stake in bonds and equities, expanding by 33 percent, or about Sh398.1 billion, in the year ending June 2025. This growth reflects a combination of strong capital gains in the market and higher contributions from…
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Pension Funds Grow Bond and Equity Holdings by 33% in 2025 Driven by Capital Gains and Member Contributions
Overview: A 33% Jump in Pension Funds’ Investments Following a strong year for financial markets, pension funds in Kenya expanded their investments in bonds and equities by 33% in the 12 months ending June 2025. The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) reported that the aggregate value of these holdings rose by Sh398.1 billion, a gain attributed…
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Africa Calls for Domestic Capital to Fuel Its Growth at AFIS 2025
AFIS 2025 Opens with a Bold Call for Domestic Capital The inaugural session of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 in Casablanca set a decisive tone for Africa’s economic future. Leaders from across the continent urged nations to deepen financial self-reliance by mobilizing domestic capital, strengthening financial markets, and directing investment toward infrastructure, SME…