养老金融周报（2025.08.11-2025.08.15）：挪威GPFG自以色列公司批量撤资-20250818

Key Points Summary Group 1: Norwegian GPFG's Investment Actions - Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has decided to divest from 11 Israeli companies that are not included in the Ministry of Finance's stock benchmark index, following a review by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) [1][5][6] - As of mid-2025, GPFG held shares in 61 Israeli companies, with the divestment aimed at adhering to ethical investment guidelines due to concerns over business activities in the West Bank [1][5][6] - GPFG's total assets decreased from 19.74 trillion Norwegian Krone to 19.59 trillion Norwegian Krone, approximately 1.94 trillion USD, primarily due to significant foreign exchange losses [9][10] Group 2: U.S. Labor Department's Policy Changes - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially rescinded the Biden administration's restrictions on alternative investments in 401(k) plans, allowing for greater inclusion of private equity [2][6][7] - This policy shift marks a significant change from previous guidance that questioned the suitability of private investments for retirement plans, reflecting a more favorable stance towards alternative investments [2][6][7] Group 3: GPFG's Performance Metrics - GPFG reported a 5.7% return for the first half of 2025, slightly underperforming its benchmark by 0.05 percentage points [3][11] - The fund's asset allocation as of June 30, 2025, was 70.6% in equities and 27.1% in fixed income, with a slight underweight in equities compared to the benchmark [10][11] - The fund experienced significant foreign exchange losses amounting to 1.01 trillion Norwegian Krone, primarily due to the appreciation of the Norwegian Krone against the U.S. dollar [9][11] Group 4: Global Pension Fund Trends - The UK Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is undergoing significant consolidation, with seven funds initiating exclusive negotiations with Border to Coast for a new partnership [15] - British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is considering selling 2 billion USD in private equity assets to rebalance its investment portfolio [16] - Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) reported an 80 billion USD impairment on large projects, reflecting challenges in diversifying its economy amid low oil prices [17][19] Group 5: Domestic Pension Fund Activities - Domestic pension funds have appeared in the top ten shareholders of 15 stocks, indicating a continued interest in the secondary market with a total holding value of approximately 3.9 billion CNY [22][23] - The largest holdings include companies in the machinery and basic chemical sectors, showcasing a preference for stable growth and relatively certain companies [22][23]