Francis Chung

26th October 2022 Local equity performance is MPF’s key wealth factor Key points are as follows: MPF’s October estimated aggregate investment loss at the time of writing is approximately -$27bn (or -$5,900 per MPF’s 4.57m MPF members) taking the system’s estimated year-to-date loss to approximately -$286bn, or -$62,400 per MPF member. After factoring in MPF […]

17th October 2022 Inflow data suggests members expect further interest rate hikes MPF Ratings’ September quarter MPF Asset Class Fund Flows Summary has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: As previously reported, MPF’s accumulated 2022 YTD loss is approximately -21.48% while total assets have fallen below the $1tr level to approximately $965bn. The

6th October 2022 September’s equities declines highlight the importance of diversification MPF Ratings’ September MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Following a September MPF monthly investment loss of -$82.1 billion, MPF’s quarterly and year-to-date losses have ballooned to -$106.2 billion and -$258.9 billion respectively. Monthly, quarterly and Year-to-date paper

28th September 2022 Market losses drive MPF total assets below major threshold Key points are as follows: September estimated MPF investment loss at the time of writing is -$69.7bn (or -$15,200 per MPF’s 4.57m MPF members). September MPF loss is the 8th monthly loss out of 9 in 2022. Estimated Year-to-date loss is approximately -$246.5bn,

15th September 2022 Requirements raise accountability and is industry best practice according to leading MPF commentator Key points are as follows: MPF regulator, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA), announces proposal to enhance transparency of governance reporting. Notably, Governance Reports are to be signed off by Trustee boards and made public on MPFA and

5th September 2022 Annual average MPF loss exceeds $38,000 after August’s $5,000 decline MPF Ratings’ August MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: MPF produces a loss of -2.16% or -$23bn in the month of August (the equivalent of -$5,000 per MPF’s 4.59m MPF members). Year-to-date losses have grown to

25th August 2022 Macro uncertainties stall MPF recovery Key points are as follows: August’s estimated MPF investment loss at the time of writing is -$20.5bn (or -$4,500 per MPF’s 4.59m MPF members). Year-to-date losses, are estimated to be approximately -$174.3bn, or -$38,000 per MPF member. After factoring in MPF contributions, August’s average MPF member account

3rd August 2022 Key points are as follows: MPF’s Equity Fund (US) category produces best monthly returns since November 2020. Supported by a rebound in European and US equities MPF records only a modest investment loss of -0.10% (as measured by the MPFR All Fund Performance Index) or approximately -$1.1bn (or -$200 per MPF’s 4.59m MPF members) in July.