Yazmeed says pension fund tops MVR 30 billion, calls for long-term investment focus

The Maldives' largest institutional investor, the Pension Fund, has surpassed MVR 30 billion in assets this year, according to Yazmeed Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of the Maldives Pension Administration Office.

Speaking in his opening remarks at the 13th Maldives Finance Forum on Saturday, Yazmeed underscored the importance of building a resilient and sustainable economy to safeguard the long-term growth of the pension fund and the retirement security of its members.

According to data published on the Pension Office's portal, the fund's total assets under management stood at MVR 30.3 billion as of September 2026. The Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme currently has 204,549 participants.

"The decisions we make today will directly determine the long-term financial security of our members and pensioners," Yazmeed said.

He noted that the Pension Office's foremost priority is to diversify investments, strengthen the resilience of its portfolio and secure sustainable long-term returns for contributors. In this regard, the office is exploring projects that meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, while also seeking new opportunities linked to climate finance.

According to Yazmeed, every investment must be backed by robust governance, comprehensive risk assessments and clear financial viability.

"The highest priority is to identify long-term opportunities that deliver both environmental sustainability and strong financial returns for the fund," he said.

Yazmeed also highlighted the progress the Maldives has made in sustainable finance, pointing to ongoing efforts such as national financing strategies, climate risk assessments, environmental reporting regulations and initiatives aimed at creating an enabling environment for access to international climate funds.

Minister Hassan Zareer attended the 13th Maldives Finance Forum as Chief Guest and delivered a keynote address on green finance as a national development priority. Organised by the @PensionOffice , the forum focused on how sustainable investment can strengthen financial security in the Maldives.

— Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises (@MoFmv) November 14, 2026

The 13th Maldives Finance Forum is focused on discussing the challenges, practical solutions and financial instruments needed to expand green finance in the Maldives over the coming years. This year's forum is being held under the theme"Green Finance, Sustainable Investment and Financial Security in Maldives." The annual event, organized by the Maldives Pension Administration Office, brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions and development partners to advance discussions on building a more sustainable financial system.