October 2021
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October 2021

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Korea’s KTCU denies plans to invest in bitcoin ETF
Market Access: Market capitalisation of global bitcoin assets reached a record US$1.17 trillion in April but has dropped slightly since
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 28, 2021
Korea’s GEPS seeks bids for 300 billion won global equity mandate
Market Access: Applicants must have minimum three-year track record managing foreign stocks, global equity funds and ETFs
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 27, 2021
Korea Post opens tender for 110 billion won hedge fund mandate
Market Access: The manager will provide advisory services, including performance measurement and portfolio management
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 26, 2021
US alternatives manager Monroe sets sights on Asia
Market Access: Asia Pacific currently accounts for only 1% of Monroe’s assets under management
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 25, 2021
Korea Post hires local firms for 200 billion won ESG equity mandate
Market Access: The mandate is benchmarked against the MSCI ACWI ESG Universal Index
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 19, 2021
Korea Post seeks bids for 100 billion won logistics property mandate
Government Funds: The blind fund’s investment period is eight years and the targeted internal rate of return is over 4%
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 7, 2021
Korea Post opens bids for US$100 million private equity mandate
Market Access: The mandate’s investment period is five years, which may be extended subject to performance
By Hui Ching-hoo   
September 23, 2021
Korea Teachers’ Credit Union opens tender for 60 billion won equity mandate
Market Access: Applicants must have minimum three years of experience in Korean equity investments
By Hui Ching-hoo   
September 17, 2021
US private debt firm Monroe Capital opens first Asia office in Korea
Market Access: Alex Kim was previously managing director of Korea and head of Southeast Asia Institutions at Aberdeen Standard Investments
By Hui Ching-hoo   
September 15, 2021
Korea Post seeks firm to provide asset evaluation services
Government Funds: The service provider will be appointed for three years starting November 1
By Hui Ching-hoo   
September 13, 2021
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