GCC Institutional Investors – Pension Funds

Executive Summary

The report explores various aspects of pension funds in GCC, a key institutional investor in the region, with significant asset base. The report sheds light on current state of pension funds in GCC in terms of assets under management, asset allocation, pension systems and key factors that influence pension funds such as demographics and government funding. The report also highlights challenges faced by pension funds in the region and presents policy recommendations to overcome them. The report provides a complete view of GCC countries’ pension funds, covering present status and health of pension funds, factors that impact pension funds such as structure of pension systems, challenges and recommendations to leverage and facilitate growth of pension funds in GCC.

Key Discussion Points

• Position of GCC Pension Funds in terms of asset under management, asset allocation etc.
• Factors influencing management of pension funds such as structure of pension systems, demography etc.
• Reforms undertaken towards strengthening of pension systems.
• Challenges faced by the pension funds due to structural issues and current economic environment under the shadow of COVID-19 and low oil prices.
• Recommendations to ensure sustained growth GCC pension funds and facilitate their increased participation in local capital markets.

Did you know?

• Despite being relatively new, pension funds are a key institutional investor in the GCC region, with considerable asset base.
• The region’s pension funds differ in terms of asset base, asset allocation and sustainability.
• GCC’s pension systems are generous with income replacement ratios far higher than the global average even as pension funds face considerable actuarial shortfall.

Why purchase the report?

• Assets Under Management
• Asset Allocation
• Pension Indicators such as Income Replacement Rates
• Actuarial Gap
• Demographic Features