Darcy Song, Author at Top1000funds.com

Investor Profile

NBIM eyes Asia’s growth as global capital shifts east

The $1.8 trillion Norges Bank Investment Management marks the 15th anniversary of its Singapore office this year, with the unit now firmly established as its Asia-Pacific stronghold. As regional growth set to continue in the coming decade, NBIM is well-positioned to capitalise on it, says Singapore head Sumer Dewan.

Darcy SongJuly 17, 2025

Infrastructure

Temasek chases core-plus infra, creates private credit offshoot

The $338 billion Singapore state investor Temasek is contemplating allocating more capital to core-plus infrastructure projects, especially those related to data centres, energy transition and ageing facilities. The fund also spun out a standalone private credit platform called Aranda from its in-house credit team last fiscal year.

Darcy SongJuly 11, 2025

Asset Allocation

GPIF pins active equity overhaul on ‘scientific’ manager selection

A quest for manager and fund strategy diversification has led the world's largest pension fund, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, to reach a decade-high allocation to active global stocks. Its active equity portfolio now consists of 103 funds, increasing fivefold compared to 2020 when it only invested in 20.

Darcy SongJuly 9, 2025

Investor Profile

Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors

The $77 billion Japan University Fund is stepping up active strategies and introducing country-specific passive allocations as the young endowment, established only in 2022, builds out the policy portfolio. Co-CIO and the head of global investment department Naoya Sugimoto speaks about JUF's vision and manager expectations.

Darcy SongJuly 8, 2025

News

KIC eyes pivot to total portfolio approach in latest review

The $206.5 billion Korea Investment Corporation has become the latest asset owner weighing a shift into the total portfolio approach in an attempt to boost investment returns. After putting out an RFP for a consulting partner in May, it will conduct a review into early next year about TPA's feasibility.

Darcy SongJuly 3, 2025

Sustainability

Canada’s anti-greenwashing rule sparks far-reaching impact for pensions

Canadian pension giants are grappling with the complex consequences of a national anti-greenwashing rule, which could leave businesses more exposed to legal challenges for issuing environmental claims. CPPIB’s retreat from its net zero target is an indication that compliance anxiety is adding complexity and divergence in climate reporting among funds.

Darcy SongJune 26, 2025

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Investor Profile

NBIM eyes Asia’s growth as global capital shifts east

Infrastructure

Temasek chases core-plus infra, creates private credit offshoot

Asset Allocation

GPIF pins active equity overhaul on ‘scientific’ manager selection

Investor Profile

Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors

News

KIC eyes pivot to total portfolio approach in latest review

Sustainability

Canada’s anti-greenwashing rule sparks far-reaching impact for pensions

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