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The Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
EPF: RM213.2 billion outsourced to external fund managers as of Dec 31 2004
PETALING JAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) outsourced RM213.21 billion to external fund managers, representing 17% of its total investment assets, as of Dec 31, 2024. This was disclosed at the annual EPF External Fund Managers Annual Award Dinner held to honour the top-performing external fund managers in their respective mandates for 2024. The panel of external fund managers delivered a record total income of 24% of the EPF's overall investment income. EPF chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said, 'The achievement is a testament to the depth of talent, insight, and collaboration across the investment ecosystem cultivated by the EPF and its external fund managers. Despite the external headwinds and market volatility over the past year, the EPF and its external fund managers have demonstrated agility and resilience in managing a diversified portfolio aimed at delivering long-term value for our members.' For the financial year ended 2024, the EPF delivered a dividend rate of 6.3% for both Simpanan Konvensional and Simpanan Shariah, resulting in a total payout of RM73.24 billion. Of this amount, RM63.05 billion was distributed to Simpanan Konvensional, while RM10.19 billion to Simpanan Shariah. The EPF recorded a total investment income of RM74.46 billion in 2024, while the size of its investment assets grew to RM1.25 trillion – firmly positioning the EPF as one of the largest pension funds in the world. 'The EPF is committed to innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance operational efficiency and develop a more agile, future-ready investment infrastructure. At the same time, the integration of ESG considerations across our portfolios remains a strategic priority to reinforce long-term resilience. We actively engage with our external fund managers to ensure they are aligned with our purpose for sustainable and inclusive growth,' said Mohd Zuki in a statement today.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
EPF: External fund managers contribute 24% to 2024 income
A man stood before the EPF logo at Menara KWSP in Kwasa Damansara. —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) panel of external fund managers contributed a record 24 per cent to the retirement fund's total income in 2024. EPF said in a statement today that as at Dec 31 2024, a total of RM213.21 billion had been outsourced to external fund managers, representing 17 per cent of the EPF's total investment assets. EPF chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the achievement is a testament to the depth of talent, insight, and collaboration across the investment ecosystem cultivated by the EPF and its external fund managers. "Despite the external headwinds and market volatility over the past year, the EPF and its external fund managers have demonstrated agility and resilience in managing a diversified portfolio aimed at delivering long-term value for our members," he said. In 2024, the EPF delivered a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent, with a payout of RM73.24 billion for Simpanan Konvensional and RM10.19 billion for Simpanan Shariah. The EPF recorded a total investment income of RM74.46 billion in 2024, while the size of its investment assets grew to RM1.25 trillion. Mohd Zuki added that EPF is committed to innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance operational efficiency and develop a more agile, future-ready investment infrastructure. "We actively engage with our external fund managers to ensure they are aligned with our purpose for sustainable and inclusive growth," he said. Meanwhile, EPF honoured 12 top-performing external fund managers across their respective mandates at the annual EPF External Fund Managers Award Dinner. Among the winners are Best Domestic Equity Fund Manager (Shariah) 2024, which was presented to BNP Paribas Asset Management Najmah Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and Best Domestic Equity Fund Manager (Conventional) 2024, awarded to Franklin Templeton Asset Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. The category of Best Global Bond Fund Manager 2024 was awarded to BNP Paribas Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd. - Bernama
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
EPF nets RM75bil from RM213bil outsourced funds
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM213.21 billion had been outsourced to external fund managers as at end-2024, representing 17 per cent of the Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) total investment assets. In a statement, the retirement savings fund said its panel of external fund managers delivered a record total income of 24 per cent of its overall investment income. EPF chairman Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the achievement reflects the depth of talent, insight and collaboration across the investment ecosystem cultivated by the EPF and its external fund managers. "Despite the external headwinds and market volatility over the past year, the EPF and its external fund managers have demonstrated agility and resilience in managing a diversified portfolio aimed at delivering long-term value for our members," he said. For the financial year ended 2024, the EPF delivered a dividend rate of 6.30 per cent for both Simpanan Konvensional and Simpanan Shariah, resulting in a total payout of RM73.24 billion. Of this amount, RM63.05 billion was distributed to Simpanan Konvensional, while RM10.19 billion to Simpanan Shariah. The EPF recorded a total investment income of RM74.46 billion in 2024, while the size of its investment assets grew to RM1.25 trillion. Mohd Zuki said the fund is committed to innovation, leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to enhance operational efficiency and develop a more agile, future-ready investment infrastructure. "At the same time, the integration of ESG considerations across our portfolios remains a strategic priority to reinforce long-term resilience. "We actively engage with our external fund managers to ensure they are aligned with our purpose for sustainable and inclusive growth," he added. To recognise their exceptional performance, the EPF honoured 12 top-performing external fund managers across their respective mandates at the annual EPF External Fund Managers Award Dinner. Among the winners are BNP Paribas Asset Management Najmah Malaysia Sdn Bhd named the Best Domestic Equity Fund Manager (Syariah) and Nomura Asset Management awarded the Best EPF Global Equity Fund Manager and Best EPF External Fund Manager.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EPF declares 6.3pc dividend for both conventional, Shariah savings in 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced a dividend rate of 6.3 per cent for both Conventional Savings and Shariah Savings for the year 2024. EPF said the total payout for Conventional Savings amounts to RM63.05 billion, while Shariah Savings will see a distribution of RM10.19 billion. This brings the total dividend payout for 2024 to RM73.24 billion, the retirement fund said in a statement today. MORE TO COME
