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Thailand Government Pension Fund
Government Pension Fund (GPF) of Thailand is a defined contribution fund established on March 27, 1997. It provides an add-on pension scheme for government...
Thailand Government Pension Fund
Government Pension Fund (GPF) of Thailand is a defined contribution fund established on March 27, 1997. It provides an add-on pension scheme for government officials and encourages contractual savings and long-term investments. GPF is one of Thailand's largest institutional investors and a UN PRI signatory that targets maximum returns within an appropriate risk framework and integrates ESG principles into investment decisions.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1997
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Thailand
City
Bangkok
Corporate office
No. 990 Abdulrahim Place, 4th Floor Rama IV Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
Principals
Songpol Chevapanyaroj
Secretary-General
Arsa Indaravijaya
Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Secretary General
Man Juttijudata
Deputy Secretary General and Head of Strategy
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the Thailand Government Pension Fund?
Songpol Chevapanyaroj serves as Secretary-General. Arsa Indaravijaya acts as Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Secretary General. Man Juttijudata serves as Deputy Secretary General and Head of Strategy.
Does the Thailand Government Pension Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund acts as limited partner in private equity funds including Navis Asia Fund VII, Silver Lake Partners VI, KKR Asian Fund IV and Permira VIII. It also executes direct real estate ownership of Bangkok office buildings.
Where does the underlying wealth come from for the Thailand Government Pension Fund?
The fund receives contributions from Thai government officials under a defined contribution scheme. It was established under the Ministry of Finance in 1997.
What asset classes does the Thailand Government Pension Fund hold?
Holdings include Thai government bonds at $10.5 billion, Thai corporate bonds at $11.1 billion, global real estate, gold at roughly 1 percent of assets, and private equity funds. Public equity positions include PTT, KBANK and SCC.
Is the Thailand Government Pension Fund a UN PRI signatory?
Yes. The fund became a UN PRI signatory in 2019 and integrates ESG principles into investment decisions.
Which regions does the Thailand Government Pension Fund invest in?
The fund invests in Thailand through domestic bonds and real estate. It also allocates to North America, Europe and Asia via real estate mandates and private equity funds.
How is the Thailand Government Pension Fund related to the Ministry of Finance?
The fund was established under the Ministry of Finance and manages pensions for government officials. The Ministry oversees policy and establishment of the fund.
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