Public Officials Benefit Association overview
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Investor Intentions: POBA announces its private equity blind-trust manager company selection plan
The Public Officials' Benefit Association intends to target buyout and growth strategies.
POBA seeks local blind pool fund managers
POBA hopes to commit $75m to private equity funds in the country.
Five tips for raising capital from South Korean LPs
Fundraising in South Korea requires resources, attentiveness and patience, though the country should prove to be fertile ground for the foreseeable future, writes Albert Jun, partner at Monument Group.
Side Letter: Emergency exits; Apollo's $25bn target; POBA's new CIO
GPs are seeking greater downside protection amid a more challenging exit environment in China. Plus: Apollo is seeking $25 billion for its latest mega-fund and Korea's POBA has named a new CIO. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
POBA hikes target allocation to alternatives
The South Korean pension boosted its target exposure to alternatives in 2021.
Korea's POBA seeks domestic PE managers
The South Korean pension has issued an RFP for domestic PE managers.
POBA seeks overseas fund managers
The South Korean public pension fund issues RFP for overseas PE opportunities.
POBA to diversify its alternative investment portfolio
The South Korean public pension fund is seeking to set up joint ventures with global pension funds and separately managed accounts.
Public Officials Benefit Association contact information
Offices
140 Hangang-Ro, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul, , South KoreaContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Seok-won Lee | Job titleInvestment Manager | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email  ----------- |
| Yuna Cho | Job titleAnalyst, Investments | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------- |
| Juree Jung | Job titleDeputy General Manager | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------ |
| Sang Hyub Kim | Job titleDeputy General Manager | LocationSeoul, South Korea | Email ------- |
Public Officials Benefit Association fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 6
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Investors just can’t get enough
Limited partners remain fully committed to the asset class, despite clouds on the horizon.
Trends of the Year: Korean LPs to the fore
A low interest rate environment and growth in pension fund money continue to fuel to South Korean LPs' expansion into alternatives.