CPPIB to boost exposure in Asia in 2010
North American LP the $120.8 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) aims to boost its exposure in emerging markets this year, particularly in Asia, Mark Wiseman, CPPIB's EVP for investments has said publicly.
Wiseman stated that the firm will largely focus its growth in Asia, citing key markets including China, Korea and India. He also said that the firm expects to participate in fewer direct investments as...
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