The Employees Provident Fund recorded a gross investment income of RM17.33 billion for the third quarter ended Sept 30, amid continued volatility in the capital markets in an operating environment overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Our financial positions over the first three quarters have been affected by the volatility in market sentiments exacerbated by the uncertainties of the pandemic and continued fragile consumer sentiments.” By asset class, fixed income instruments made up 49% of investments while equities comprised 39%. Money market instruments and real estate and infrastructure made up 7% and 5% respectively of investments.
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