The Philippines' Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) ranks 76th out of 109 sovereign wealth funds tracked by IE University, highlighting the gap between the nation's ambitions and its current financial footprint.
The global sovereign wealth industry reached $15 trillion in assets under management in 2025, a milestone that dwarfs the scale of emerging funds in Southeast Asia.
BusinessWorld reported the ranking, noting that MIF remains significantly smaller than established regional competitors.
BusinessWorld reported the ranking, noting that MIF remains significantly smaller than established regional competitors.
While major Asian funds have expanded their portfolios to capture global growth, the Philippine fund has yet to achieve comparable asset accumulation.
This disparity reflects broader challenges in mobilizing domestic capital and attracting foreign investment to the country's strategic infrastructure and industrial projects.
The ranking arrives as the Philippines continues to lag behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in attracting foreign direct investment.