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NBIM Closes Tokyo Office: A Quiet Exit from a Real Estate Dream That Never Took Off

29th May, 2025

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, just confirmed another step in its long-term strategic pivot: it is shutting the doors of its Tokyo real estate office.

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How NBIM’s US$800mn Blackstone Bet Cements Its US$11.8bn Logistics Strategy

14th May, 2025

In a world where logistics is the beating heart of the global economy, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) just made another high-conviction move that underscores how seriously it takes that metaphor.

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NBIM's Q1 2025 Rollercoaster: Battling Volatility and Tariff Turmoil

29th April, 2025

Norway's colossal sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) overseen by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), slammed into 2025 with a brutal reminder that even the biggest players aren't immune to market chaos.

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Tariff Shockwave: From Firefighting to Futureproofing, SWF Trillions Are on the Move

9th April, 2025

Markets have snapped. Trump’s dramatic tariff volley has set off a chain reaction. China hit back fast and global stocks are erratic amid a guessing game over the mercurial President Trump's next move.

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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Enters Hedge Funds: A Strategic Shift or a Misstep?

5th March, 2025

Norway’s US$1.8 trillion Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), is set to allocate billions to long-short equity hedge funds in an effort to boost returns, according to the FT.

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Sovereign Wealth Funds in 2024: A Year of Contrasts and Strategic Shifts

6th February, 2025

As global markets experienced turbulence in 2024, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) navigated shifting economic conditions with varying degrees of success.

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Norway's US$1.8trn Wealth Fund Reaps Big Tech Rewards - But At What Cost?

29th January, 2025

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, posted a stellar 13% return in 2024, adding a colossal US$222 billion to its coffers.

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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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Trump’s Second Term: Sovereign Wealth Funds Caught in the US-China Crossfire

21st January, 2025

With President Donald Trump’s second term officially underway, the global investment community is bracing for a period of economic turbulence and geopolitical recalibration.

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From Warehouses to Wealth: NBIM’s US$1.07bn Logistics Bet Shows Strategic Shift

7th January, 2025

In a bold move to deepen its foothold in logistics real estate, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has acquired a 45% stake in a premier US logistics portfolio for US$1.07 billion.

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NBIM Breaks Down Silos, Grouping Unlisted Real Assets with Listed Equities

19th November, 2024

An organizational shake-up is being conducted at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which oversees Norway’s US$1.7 trillion Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), with real assets regrouped under the fund’s massive equities portfolio.

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NBIM Posts Q3 Return of US$76bn, But Misses Benchmark

24th October, 2024

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) reported another quarter of underperformance as its oil-backed Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) struggled with geopolitical uncertainty and downside risk to public equities.

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