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National Pension Investment Pool
National Pension Investment Pool is a South Korean government-led trust fund established in 2001. It comprises 63 pension funds and institutions to achieve...
Overview
National Pension Investment Pool is a South Korean government-led trust fund established in 2001. It comprises 63 pension funds and institutions to achieve economies of scale and promote asset management expertise. The Ministry of Economy and Finance appoints and supervises lead managers to select individual fund managers.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2001
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Sejong
Corporate office
42 Doom 6-ro Jungang-dong, Government Complex, Sejong, South Korea
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who appoints lead managers for the National Pension Investment Pool?
The Ministry of Economy and Finance appoints and supervises lead managers including Samsung Asset Management and Mirae Asset Global Investments.
What asset classes receive allocations through the pool?
Allocations include money market funds, domestic and global fixed income, venture capital products, and overseas infrastructure and real estate funds.
How is the pool structured relative to participating funds?
It functions as a government trust that receives assets from 63 public pension funds and institutions to centralize manager selection and achieve scale.
Which entities provide custody and administration services?
Shinhan Bank and Korea Securities Finance Corp act as custodians; Hana Fund Service provides administration.
What topics does the Investment Pool Management Committee address?
Recent meetings have covered lead manager selection and diversification into policy infrastructure, multi-asset strategies, and private debt.
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