PenCom eyes private equity to diversify pension investments

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is considering diversification of pension assets investments to alternative asset classes such as private equity for higher returns.

According to the Commission, while traditional asset classes such as bonds and public equities have served their purposes, the current economic landscape characterised by volatility, rising inflation and declining purchasing power of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) contributors requires dynamic and resilient investment strategies.

Today, over 80 percent of pension fu

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is considering diversification of pension assets investments to alternative asset classes such as private equity for higher returns.

According to the Commission, while traditional asset classes such as bonds and public equities have served their purposes, the current economic landscape characterised by volatility, rising inflation and declining purchasing power of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) contributors requires dynamic and resilient investment strategies.

Today, over 80 percent of pension fu