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Thames Water’s cliff-edge is a stress test for UK regulated infrastructure - and a reset, not a retreat

3rd September, 2025

Thames Water’s slow-motion crisis has become the Rorschach test for how attractive - or not - UK regulated infrastructure is to sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and public pension funds (PPFs).

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ADIA Moves from LP to Shareholder in GLP’s New Economy Push with US$1.5bn Investment

28th August, 2025

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is signalling where sovereign capital sees durable growth: direct investment in asset managers.

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Sovereign Investors Grapple with Israel Investment Risks

7th August, 2025

Norway’s US$1.8 trillion Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) - the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) - has just launched a fresh review of its Israeli holdings following  revelations that it raised its stake in Bet Shemesh Engines, a jet engine supplier to the Israeli military, from 1.3% to over 2% in 2024.

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Resilience Over Hype: How BCI Secured Strong Returns Amid Volatile Markets

26th June, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style: a robust 10% return for its largest pension clients in fiscal 2025, C$21.9 billion in net investment income, and cumulative added value of C$9.3 billion since inception.

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2025 GSR Scoreboard "perfect scorers” announced as consultation period concludes

16th June, 2025

Today, Global SWF is pleased to announce the leaders of its 2025 assessment of best practices among Sovereign Investors, known as the GSR Scoreboard for Governance, Sustainability and Resilience.

From Power Players to Smart Partners: How Canada’s Pensions Are Rethinking PE

24th April, 2025

For more than two decades, Canada’s public pension funds were trailblazers of the global private equity scene.

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State-Owned Titans Double Down on Private Credit with Lazard–Arini Deal

26th March, 2025

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) has emerged as the anchor investor in a bold new European direct lending strategy led by Arini Capital Management, in alliance with Lazard Inc.

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Canada’s Pension Funds: Who’s Leading and Lagging on Climate Commitments?

21st February, 2025

Canada’s largest pension funds are stepping up their climate commitments, but progress remains uneven.

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BCI's Infrastructure Power Play

14th February, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) has sealed a deal to acquire BBGI Global Infrastructure, a Luxembourg-based investment firm, in a blockbuster US$1.32 billion transaction.

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DeepSeek Disruption: Magnificent 7 Crash Exposes Sovereign Wealth Fund Risks

28th January, 2025

The global markets have been rocked by the seismic impact of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has upended the prevailing assumptions about the cost and dominance of artificial intelligence.

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OTPP Joins Maple 8 Private Equity Sell-Off

16th September, 2024

North American and European public pension funds are selling large chunks of their private equity holdings as secondary markets have picked up and limited partners are ramping up portfolio sales.

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CPP Continues Decarbonization Drive with Two Fresh Investments

13th August, 2024

Canada’s biggest public pension fund, the US$67 billion CPP Investments, has boosted its investment in sustainable energy with a US$843 million investment in Denver-based Tallgrass Energy, in partnership with Blackstone, as part of its ongoing decarbonization strategy.

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