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25th August 2023 New standards also target outperformance over the long term Key points are as follows: MPF Ratings, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF pension research, views and education announced today that following an extensive review of Sun Life ’s recently launched MPF Global Low Carbon Index Fund (the “Fund”), the Fund uniquely fulfils …

MPF Ratings affirms Sun Life’s new fund sets new MPF ESG measurement standards Read More »

24th August 2023 System in good shape to protect members as China real estate woes impact markets Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today highlighted that sharp Hong Kong and Chinese equities’ losses, stemming from the Mainland’s real …

Could MPF’s full year gains erode in August? Read More »

23rd June 2023 $61bn added to MPF accounts Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education today announced MPF Ratings’ June forecasted returns by highlighting the MPF system’s first half 2023 performance. Taking into consideration a forecasted June investment gain …

MPF half year report card Read More »

4th May 2023 April sees MPF’s DIS shine as equity returns de-couple MPF Ratings’ April MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education highlighted April’s de-coupling of equity markets to emphasize the importance …

No choice is a good choice Read More »

6th April 2023 Late market rally sees MPF continue its strong start to 2023 MPF Ratings’ March MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education emphasized the value and necessity of a strong …

MPF results unaffected by banking crisis Read More »

27th March 2023 Current banking crisis highlights the value of secure retirement savings system Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s independent provider of MPF research, views and education emphasized the value and necessity of a strong and secure retirement savings system while announcing that, after factoring …

Returns take a back seat as spotlight put on MPF Read More »

3rd March 2023 Value-for-Money to surpass low fees as a key success value metric? Key points are as follows: HSBC MPF – SuperTrust Plus was today announced as the 2023 MPF Scheme of the Year by Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings, MPF’s independent provider of research, views and education. The independently assessed MPF Scheme of …

MPF’s best value-for-money scheme unveiled Read More »

3rd February 2023 ‘Smart rabbits have three burrows’ MPF Ratings’ January MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Francis Chung (叢川普), Chairman of MPF Ratings Ltd, Hong Kong’s leading independent provider of MPF research, views and education today issued their January MPF performance survey by remarking that MPF’s January 6.12% …

MPF breaks January records reinforcing diversity’s importance Read More »

5th January 2023 New initiatives set to shine a light on underperforming schemes in 2023 MPF Ratings’ December MPF Performance Survey has now been uploaded. Key points are as follows: Leading independent provider of MPF research, views and opinions, MPF Ratings Ltd, today announced its analysis of MPF’s full year 2022 investment results. An annual …

MPFA taking proactive steps as MPF records 2nd biggest annual loss Read More »

22nd December 2022 But smaller than forecasted fall in MPF’s asset size highlights the significance of MPF contributions Key points are as follows: Leading independent provider of MPF research, views and opinions, MPF Ratings Ltd, is forecasting that, after factoring in contributions, MPF will end 2022 down 11.5% with regular MPF contributions somewhat compensating for …

2022 investment losses expected to reach -$190bn Read More »