Japan urges pension funds to boost domestic asset allocations
Japan's finance minister suggested that the $1.8 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund and other retirement funds increase allocations to domestic assets, sparking speculation about capital repatriation. Japan's foreign asset holdings reached a record 561.75 trillion yen in 2025, with about $930 billion managed by GPIF, and markets reacted quickly: the yen strengthened about 0.4% and Japan's 10-year government bond yields posted one of their largest single-day declines in nearly two years. Officials and analysts said the move could reduce overseas purchases and affect global bond markets, but they cautioned the scale and long-term impact remain uncertain.
Pension funds may shift to domestic assets, altering global flows
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The finance minister suggested larger domestic investments by big pension funds like GPIF. Markets moved because investors expect some capital to return to Japan. Next steps could include formal policy details or allocation changes.
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