Assets Liability Management, Macro-Economic Factors and Performance of Pension Funds Administration in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper aims to investigate the impact of macroeconomic factors on the performance of pension funds administration in Nigeria. The paper utilized a purposive and convenience sampling method, collecting secondary data from 12 pension fund administration (PFA) companies for the years 2010-2021. The availability of audited financial statements was crucial in selecting the sample. The research design adopted was ex post facto, and descriptive analysis and inferential statistics were conducted to assess the suitability of the data. The research question was addressed through regressions, with the Hausman test rejecting the null hypothesis of a random effect model. The findings indicate that the real GDP growth rate has a negative and insignificant relationship with the performance of PFAs, as measured by the return on assets (ROA). This study highlights the importance for policy-makers and regulators in the pension funds industry to recognize the varying contributions of different assets and liabilities to company performance. It is recommended that pension funds focus on managing their assets and liabilities creatively to maintain performance despite fluctuations in macroeconomic factors.