Promoting Success of the Lusaka Securities Exchange through Pension Fund Investment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lennox Trivedi Samamba
Keyword(s):  
Pension Fund ◽  
Fund Investment

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING PENSION FUND INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Anthony Kyanesa Mutula ◽  
Dr. Assumptah Kagiri
Keyword(s):  
Pension Fund ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Investment Performance ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Fund Investment ◽  
Regulation Compliance

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants influencing pension fund investment performance in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design. The study target population was all the 33 registered pension funds in Kenya, and the sample size was 66 senior employees involved in decision making. The study adopted a census approach and therefore data was collected from all the 33 registered pension funds. A questionnaire was used to collect primary data from the selected respondents. The data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. The software was used to produce frequencies, descriptive and inferential statistics which was used to derive generalizations and conclusions regarding the population. Multiple linear regression model was used to measure the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The study findings were presented using figures and tables.Results: The study findings revealed a positive and significant relationship between diversification decisions, management competency, investment strategies, regulation compliance and investment performance of pension funds in Kenya.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the management of pension funds should establish a strong organization structure and policy implementation, which will enhance their portfolio composition; the firms should have highly competent management; should incorporate investment literacy and capability programs in their organizations; and should continue adhering to the set regulations.

scholarly journals Social Investment by Union-Based Pension Funds and Labour-Sponsored Investment Funds in Canada

2002 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack Quarter ◽  
Isla Carmichael ◽  
Jorge Sousa ◽  
Susan Elgie
Keyword(s):  
Pension Fund ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
Investment Strategies ◽  
Social Investment ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Fund Investment

Summary This study has two objectives: first, to understand the extent of social investment among union-based pension funds as well as labour-sponsored investment funds in Canada; second, to understand the factors that affect social investment strategies among such funds. A national sample of 189 pension funds with assets of at least $50 million was drawn from the Canadian Pension Fund Investment Directory (Toronto: Maclean Hunter). The sample also included 10 labour-sponsored investment funds, half the number of such funds in Canada. The data indicate that pension funds in Canada have minimal social investment. There is somewhat higher social investment among labour-sponsored investment funds, and particularly labour-sponsored investment funds with genuine union sponsorship. The study also explored factors related to social investment by funds.

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