Pension funds dominate the globe’s financial markets as they continue to shape industrial security, community progress and the nations’ wealth. World Finance recognises those funds sustaining great achievements in the magazine’s Global Pension Funds Awards, 2012

PKO BP Bankowy PTE is one of the major pension funds success stories in Poland, redefining quality services to pension fund management

A growing fund, PBZ Croatia osiguranje is displaying authority in pension assets

The Latin American hedge fund industry has become an unbridled success story, providing a reliable and effective region to the wider global economy

With continued activity throughout the year, numbers dropped – as did enthusiasm – but business kept on

As the industry takes off again, managers and analysts have begun to enjoy the benefits

Regulators consider redetermining insurance policies to benefit consumers

Groupama has made five acquisitions worth $800m since 1991, and is benefiting from Turkey’s fast-growing economy, promising demographics and high insurance potential

As markets worry about the potential outlook over the course of the year, reinsurance is well-buoyed and sustainable growth sector