Fund looks at investing in systematic engine approach

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FNPF Chief Investment Officer Naibuka Saune (left) with Ilimotama Cawi and King Anwar Hussain during a break at the 6th National Real Estate Conference at Sofitel Fiji Resort& spa, Denarau, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH
FNPF Chief Investment Officer Naibuka Saune (left) with Ilimotama Cawi and King Anwar Hussain during a break at the 6th National Real Estate Conference at Sofitel Fiji Resort& spa, Denarau, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

THE Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) says there are investment opportunities available, but it needed to assess those for the long-term benefit of members.

FNPF Chief Investment Officer Naibuka Saune made the comment at the 6th National Real Estate Conference in Nadi last Friday, saying the Fund was looking at investing in a systematic engine approach.

He said that would ensure that over the long term, the FNPF provided the return and safeguard members’ funds.

“There are definitely a few opportunities and for us, it’s really sitting down and assessing those things for the long term and where we see opportunities for us to create,” Mr Saune said.

“Obviously, at the end of the day, we also have to look at the constraints that we do have, as I had mentioned before the Fund is also invested offshore,” he said.

Mr Saune said for offshore investments, they received about $80 million a month.

“So, it’s about deploying and finding opportunities, and for us, we have to look at ways to invest your funds in a systematic engine approach.”

He added the Fund also looked at development opportunities.

Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated April 28, 2025