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New Zealand Superannuation

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund invests money, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, to help pay for the increased cost of universal pension entitlements in the future. By doing this the Fund adds to Crown wealth, improves the ability of future Governments to pay for universal pensions, and ultimately reduces the tax burden on future New Zealanders. The fund has a large allocation to New Zealand

Country

New Zealand

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$41

Performance (%, 1YR)

11.87

Chief Executive

Matt Whineray

Chief Investment Officer

Stephen Gilmore

Chair

Catherine Drayton

Asset allocation

10% Alternatives

24% Debt Securities

43% Global Equities

4% Infrastructure

4% NZ Equities

4% Private Equity

4% Property

5% Rural & Timber

2% Other

Website

View the annual report

Asset allocation as of June 30, 2023. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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