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GIC Shake-Up: New Investment Chiefs Face Tough Road Ahead

7th February, 2025

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has announced a major leadership reshuffle, appointing Bryan Yeo as its next Group Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Boon Chin Hau as CIO for Infrastructure.

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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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Bahrain Supercharges Oil Wealth Fund Amid Economic Shake-Up

5th February, 2025

Bahrain is making a bold bet on its financial future, dramatically ramping up contributions from oil revenues to its sovereign wealth fund.

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Is Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund a Bold Vision or Political Mirage?

4th February, 2025

Donald Trump’s latest executive order to create a US sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is as audacious as it is controversial.

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Sweden's Pension Overhaul: Merger of AP Funds Sparks Debate

3rd February, 2025

Sweden’s government is set to execute one of the biggest overhauls of its state pension buffer fund system in 25 years, aiming to cut the number of funds from six to four by 2026.

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Fund of the Month (Feb'25): Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Equity (CDP Equity)

1st February, 2025

European SWFs can be multi-tasked with supporting the expansion of national companies, promoting the economic development of the country, and catalizing foreign investment. Italy’s CDP Equity was a pioneer among them all, and keeps evolving to adapt to today’s environment. We were delighted to speak with its CEO, Mr. Francesco Mele, about CDP Equity’s background, portfolio, and future goals.