Francis Chung

3rd December 2021 Wild November puts MPF on track for first annual loss since 2018 MPF Ratings’ November MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings’ MPFR All Fund Performance Index fell -2.25% in November and -0.36% YTD (See Table 1) as all equity markets recorded losses in November. […]

25th November 2021 Record local equities underperformance poses MPF concern Key points are as follows: MPF collective investment losses are forecasted to total -$2bn in the month of November, an average loss of -$500 for MPF’s 4.5m members. After factoring in expected losses and MPF contributions, total MPF assets are expected to end November at

18th November 2021 Will volatility de-rail MPF growth as we approach the end of 2021? MPF Ratings’ October MPF Scheme Net Returns Summary is now available. Key points are as follows: MPF assets increased $28.27bn to $1.195tr in October, recording a 1-month increase of 2.42%, accounting for almost 50% of MPF’s year-to-date (YTD) growth of

15th November 2021 Relationship between two asset classes highlights ongoing concern MPF Ratings’ October MPF Asset Class Fund Flows Summary has now been uploaded to MPF Ratings’ media education portal. Key points are as follows: – MPF’s asset size stood at $1.195tr at end of October, rising $28.27bn (or 2.42%)from September (See Table 1). –

3rd November 2021 Extreme performance difference to impact members despite MPF recording its best 2021 gain MPF Ratings’ October MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings’ MPFR All Fund Performance Index rose 1.76% in October (See Table 1), approximately 4 times the monthly average (0.39%) since MPF’s inception.

28th October 2021 But not all members benefit as performance gap widens to all-time record level Key points are as follows: Forecasted MPF account balances expected to rebound from September losses. Factoring expected gains and MPF contributions, total MPF assets at the end of October are expected to increase $26bn from $1.167tr as at end

18th October 2021 Leading MPF commentator also warns MPF members over obsession with equities MPF Ratings’ September MPF Asset Class Fund Flows Summary has now been uploaded to MPF Ratings’ media education portal. Key points are as follows: MPF net inflows of $3.57bn (contributing to $10.47bn in net inflows for Q3 2021, and $34.65bn YTD)

6th October 2021 Widening local equity losses may prompt substantial changes in MPF member asset allocation MPF Ratings’ September MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings’ MPFR All Fund Performance Index fell 2.74% in September and 4.11% for the September quarter (See Table 1), the largest 1-month and

28th September 2021 Concerns over China Evergrande Group issues impact MPF account holders Key points are as follows: Led by steep declines in HK and China equities and falls in all major asset classes in the month of September, the MPF system is expected to deliver a collective loss of approximately -$55bn for the September

24th September 2021 MPF commentator releases latest MPF performance data MPF Ratings’ August MPF Scheme Net Returns Summary is now available. Key points are as follows: August’s MPF assets grew 1.19% to $1.201tr (See Table 1), an increase of $14.089 billion over 1-month. The year-to-date (YTD) growth of MPF assets was 5.4%. Average MPF account