Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited Receives World Finance Pension Fund Award 

Kingston, Jamaica (July 15, 2025) – Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited (SIJL) has been named a winner of the esteemed World Finance Pension Fund Awards 2025, solidifying its position as a leader in pension fund management across the Caribbean.

This recognition comes on the heels of a decade of exceptional performance. As of December 2024, SIJL’s Managed Pension Funds achieved a 10-year weighted average return of 9.31%, significantly outpacing Jamaica’s average inflation rate of 4.78%. This performance underscores SIJL’s commitment to long-term value creation, even amid global economic uncertainty.

In 2024, the global pension fund industry faced unprecedented challenges—from persistent inflation and volatile markets to shifting demographic trends. Yet, SIJL remained resilient, leveraging over 20 years of experience in pension fund management and JMD $126 billion in assets under management to deliver consistent, inflation-beating returns.

As Jamaica’s second-largest collective investments schemes manager, SIJL offers a broad range of investment solutions, including individual stocks, bonds, and capital-raising services for companies. The company’s expertise in portfolio design and its agile, client-focused approach combined with leveraging resources as part of the wider Scotia global asset management team have made it a trusted partner for thousands of Jamaicans planning for retirement.

A satisfied, Marie Lyn James, Director – Head of Asset Management, Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited shared, “We are not just a pension fund services provider; we are a forward-thinking partner committed to driving long-term value. Our combination of performance, governance, and agility positions us as the standard-bearer for excellence in pension fund management. By aligning our practices with evolving market conditions and maintaining the highest levels of accountability, we consistently deliver results that meet the needs for today while preparing for the uncertainties of tomorrow. When our clients choose Scotia Investments Jamaica Limited, they choose a partner that understands the importance of adaptability, flexibility, and performance—qualities that make us the pension fund provider for Jamaica and the Caribbean.”

The award has helped to bolster SIJL’s position as Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s top producing, full-service investment house.