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Saudi PIF’s ETF Strategy: Channelling Capital Markets with a US$200mn Anchor Investment

30th January, 2025

ith a US$200 million anchor investment in State Street Global Advisors’ SPDR J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF, PIF is showcasing its intent to elevate Saudi Arabia’s capital markets and draw international investors to the Kingdom’s burgeoning financial sector.

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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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Power Moves: Maharlika’s Stake in NGCP Sparks Debate on Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategy

27th January, 2025

In a bold debut, the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), the Philippines' fledgling sovereign wealth fund, has made its first major investment: a 20% stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

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AI Geopolitics: Middle Eastern Sovereign Wealth Funds and Trump's AI Revolution

24th January, 2025

In a bold move signaling his return to office, President Donald Trump unveiled the US$500 billion Stargate initiative, the most significant AI infrastructure project in history.

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Orennia is the Latest Target in Temasek and Blackrock's US$1.4bn Net-Zero Fund

23rd January, 2025

This week’s US$69 million Series C funding for Orennia Inc. has put the Calgary-based data analytics powerhouse at the forefront of the global decarbonization movement.

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PIF's Billion-Dollar Moves: Bond Sales and Strategic Deals Fuel Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030

22nd January, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is making bold moves to secure the funding necessary for its ambitious Vision 2030 transformation.

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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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Deflating Unicorns and Tech Turmoil: How Mubadala is Steering a Sinking Ship

20th January, 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company is in the thick of two high-profile battles to salvage its investments in once-billion-dollar tech darlings: Turkish grocery delivery startup Getir and Berlin-based insurtech Wefox.

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From Qatar to California: How State Investors Are Building Dreams in Affordable Housing

17th January, 2025

Affordable housing is emerging as a global priority, and state-owned investors (SOIs) are stepping up with bold financial strategies to bridge the gap between supply and demand.

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Canadian Pension Funds Under Fire: Is "Greening" Gas a Real Solution?

16th January, 2025

Canadian pension funds are facing fierce criticism over their billion-dollar stakes in global gas infrastructure, with climate advocates like Shift: Action for Pension Wealth labeling these investments as high-risk and out of step with the accelerating energy transition.

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ADIA's Investment Blitz: Power Moves Mark 2025's First Fortnight

15th January, 2025

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the US$1.11 trillion sovereign wealth fund, has launched an unprecedented investment drive in the opening weeks of 2025, positioning itself as a key player in transformative sectors worldwide.

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