Government Pension Investment Fund, Government pension agency in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo, Japan.
The Government Pension Investment Fund is a government agency in Toranomon Hills, Tokyo, that oversees Japan's public pension reserves. The institution operates with a broad range of financial instruments including equities, fixed income securities and property investments across multiple countries.
The Japanese government created this institution on April 1, 2006, to ensure long-term management of national pension funds. Since its founding, it has adjusted its investment approach multiple times to respond to shifts in global markets.
GPIF integrates Japanese corporate governance principles and environmental considerations into its investment decisions, reflecting national values in financial management.
The agency regularly publishes reports about its investment activity and portfolio composition on its official website. Visitors can access information about the fund's structure and performance online, as the physical location is not open to the general public.
GPIF reported a quarterly profit of 18.98 trillion yen in August 2023, marking substantial returns from global stock performance and currency movements.
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