# Global pension fund management and investment trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-pension-fund-management-and-investment-trends > Updated: 2026-09-06T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Global pension funds are implementing diverse management and investment strategies to address regional economic conditions and market volatility. In the Americas, pension assets have seen significant growth. In the Dominican Republic, AFP Crecer reported managed assets exceeding RD$300,000 million in 2025. In the United States, 401(k) plan balances reached a record average of $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026, though workers are increasingly withdrawing funds for liquidity. In Mexico, retirement fund managers (Afores) have increased international equity investments to 1.228 trillion pesos, with international equity now surpassing domestic equity holdings. In Asia, funds are adjusting to currency and risk factors. Thailand’s Government Pension Fund is transitioning to a hybrid Total Portfolio Approach to better manage risks like inflation and geopolitical instability. Meanwhile, South Korea’s National Pension Service has paused foreign exchange hedging operations due to the strengthening of the Korean won against the US dollar. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Asian pension funds adjust investment and hedging strategies Major Asian pension funds are evolving: Thailand’s GPF is adopting a Total Portfolio Approach to manage global risks, while South Korea’s NPS has paused currency hedging due to a stronger won. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asian-pension-funds-adjust-investment-and-hedging-strategies ### 2026-09-02: Global pension funds see record balances and shifting investment strategies Global retirement trends show record highs in US 401(k) balances and Mexican Afore international investments, while AFP Crecer in the Dominican Republic expands its market share to 26%. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-pension-funds-see-record-balances-and-shifting-investment-strategies --- Cite as: Global pension fund management and investment trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-pension-fund-management-and-investment-trends