Key facts
- AustralianSuper plans to more than double its private equity investment in Asia.
- The Australian pension fund aims to increase its private equity allocation from 4% to toward 10% of its portfolio.
AustralianSuper to more than double private equity investment in Asia
IN SHORT
AustralianSuper, Australia's largest pension fund, plans to significantly increase its private equity investments in Asia, aiming to raise its allocation from 4% to potentially 10% of its portfolio. The move is part of a broader strategy to expand its private markets exposure in the region, with a particular focus on Japan, India, and South Korea.
Key Numbers
A$410bnAustralianSuper assets under management
$287bnAustralianSuper assets under management
4%Current portfolio allocation to private equity
10%Target portfolio allocation to private equity
A$85bnUnlisted assets held by AustralianSuper as of June 30
Who's Involved
AustralianSuper
Australian pension fund planning to double private equity investment in Asia
Paul Schroder
Chief executive of AustralianSuper
↳ Why This Matters
The move by Australia's largest pension fund to significantly increase its private equity exposure in Asia signals a growing trend of institutional investors seeking higher returns in maturing Asian markets, potentially driving increased deal flow and valuations in the region.