THE KOREA ECONOMIC DAILY, GLOBAL EDITION

South Korea's sovereign wealth fund, Korea Investment Corp. (KIC), and the National Pension Service are looking to boost hedge fund investment through customized products such as separately managed accounts (SMAs), while the Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS) is avoiding quantitative funds due to their poor performance and a lack of communication, said their senior investment managers.

Reduced market volatility and crowded hedge fund positions given fierce competition have raised ...