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Pensioners, Fund Managers Ink Deal To Foster Pension Investment In Alternative Assets

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(L-R) Mr. Calvin Nyachoti Chairman, Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC), and Mr. Patrick Kariuki, Chairman of the Fund Managers Association (FMA), sign an MOU to cooperate in boosting pension schemes investment in alternative assets on July 21st, 2023 in Nairobi.
(L-R) Mr. Calvin Nyachoti Chairman, Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC), and Mr. Patrick Kariuki, Chairman of the Fund Managers Association (FMA), sign an MOU to cooperate in boosting pension schemes investment in alternative assets on July 21st, 2023 in Nairobi. [Photo/Courtesy]
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The Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC) and the Fund Managers Association (FMA) have signed an agreement to share expertise in pursuing diversifiedĀ investment opportunities for local pension schemes.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed during the KEPFIC 2023 Investment Conference on Friday, formalizes collaborative efforts between KEPFIC and FMA.

The purpose of the MoU is to promote pension investments in infrastructure and alternative assets aimed atĀ achieving diversification together with higher returnsĀ for a sustainable future for pension beneficiaries.

ā€œThe need for portfolio diversification has never been stronger and we are pleased to formalize the relationship between KEPFIC and the FMA as we both work towards the common goal of ensuring optimal returns for our local pension schemes. We are keen to work with the FMA member fund managers and leverage their investment management expertise on commercially viable opportunities and work closely in promoting the uptake of alternative assets investments in pension portfolios,” Mr Ngatia Kirungie, Head of the KEPFIC Secretariat and CEO, Spearhead Africa said during the MOU signing.

KEPFIC is a pension industry initiative, supported by USAID and the World Bank Group, formed to support Kenyan retirement funds to make long-term infrastructure and alternative asset investments to diversify their portfolios and seek higher returns.

KEPFIC works with pension schemes to overcome challenges such as limited visibility on alternative investment opportunities, large capital requirements, and a lack of specialized investment expertise.

KEPFIC and FMA will work together to develop an alternative asset investment pipeline for schemes. KEPFIC will lead in scouting and screening of viable prospects, collaborate with the FMA in conducting independent assessments of shortlisted opportunities, and showcase these investment prospects to pension funds.

ā€œFund managers have a responsibility to be good stewards of retirement funds for millions of individuals. Working with KEPFIC will allow us to explore investment opportunities that have the potential to enhance investment portfolios for our pension schemes. We look forward to harnessing our collective expertise; contribute further towards diversification and responsible stewardship of pension funds,ā€ Mr Patrick Kariuki, Chairman, FMA remarked.

Last week pension schemes were presented with deals worth Ksh700 billion in alternative investment assets spanning across different sectors among them energy, affordable housing, healthcare, water and sanitation, transport and logistics, agriculture, telecoms, and ICT.

Read:Ā Local Pension Schemes Consider Ksh700B Investment Proposals For Infrastructure Projects

>>>Ā Zimele Pension Plans To Receive Tier II NSSF Contributions

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