英文摘要 |
The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) has entered a stage of cash in- and out-flow imbalances. Due to demographic changes, its cash outflow significantly increases recently, while its cash inflow grows very slowly, which leads to significant budget imbalances. In the short- to medium-term, improving investment performances and managerial efficiencies are likely a viable solution. In this research project, we review related literature in order to analyze the policies undertaken by other countries when they previously faced similar problems. We also explore the investment strategies of other public pension funds. We then use historical market data to simulate asset allocations based on the mean-variance analysis, with reasonable assumptions. We derive the theoretical optimal investment proportions for each asset class in the simulated portfolio and compare its performance with that of the PSPF. The empirical results suggest that investment performances can be improved, with the risk remaining at the same level of that of the PSPF. Through in-depth interviews with relevant scholars and experts, we are also able to understand the current problems of the PSPF and then propose the feasible short- to medium-term policies. Finally, we conclude the research project with several constructive suggestions regarding the investment strategies of the PSPF. |