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Pensions in Retreat: How Canada’s US$1.75trn Public Pension Funds Are Reacting to Trump’s America

16th April, 2025

Canada’s biggest pension funds aren’t panicking - yet. But they are pulling back. And the reason is spelled in bold across every boardroom on Bay Street: Trump.

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Beyond the Back Nine: Is the Saudi Public Investment Fund Buying Influence in America?

15th April, 2025

The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) is one of the most influential sovereign wealth vehicles on the global stage.

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Danantara’s US$2bn Qatar Deal Sparks Questions: Is Indonesia’s SWF Strategy Going Off Script?

14th April, 2025

Indonesia’s ambitious push to supercharge its economy just got a major vote of confidence - at least on paper.

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Mubadala Energy’s Bold US Entry: A Gas Giant Awakens

11th April, 2025

Mubadala Energy has just dropped anchor in one of the world’s hottest energy markets - America’s booming gas and LNG sector - with a splash.

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ISIF's Billion-Euro Bet on Climate and the Regions: Ambitious, Impactful - and Facing Headwinds

10th April, 2025

In a bold move that underscores its growing clout in shaping Ireland’s economic and environmental future, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) has committed an additional €1 billion to climate investments and €500 million to regional city development.

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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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CDPQ Supercharges Brazil Bet with Verene Energia’s Major Power Grab

8th April, 2025

In a move that consolidates its role as a leading foreign institutional investor in Brazil, CDPQ, the Canadian pension giant, has announced a landmark acquisition through its power transmission platform Verene Energia.

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CYVN Consolidates Power: McLaren Acquisition Cements Abu Dhabi’s Automotive Ambitions

7th April, 2025

In a bold move, Abu Dhabu investment vehicle CYVN Holdings has acquired McLaren Automotive, the luxury British supercar maker, in a deal reportedly valued at GBP1.2 billion (US$1.5 billion).

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GIC, Transgrid and the Global Chase for Australia's Electricity Infrastructure

4th April, 2025

In a market defined by long-term stability and regulated returns, Australia’s Transgrid has emerged as a crown jewel — and a paradox.

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Israel’s Citizens’ Fund: Resilience and Risk in the Shadow of Crisis

3rd April, 2025

At first glance, the 2024 performance of Israel’s Citizens’ Fund (CIF) seems very robust: 11.5% investment return and a jump in assets to US$2 billion.

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NSIA Posts Record Profit, Doubles Assets in 2024 as Nigeria's SWF Hits Its Stride

2nd April, 2025

In a blistering display of financial muscle, the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has reported NGN1.89 trillion in Total Comprehensive Income (TCI) for 2024, up a staggering 59% from the previous year — a new record that signals the maturation of Nigeria’s sovereign wealth strategy.

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Fund of the Month (Apr'25): Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

1st April, 2025

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was formed in 1993 following the merger of the Commissioner of Banking and the Exchange Fund. The Exchange Fund’s reserves currently stands at around half a trillion USD, making it one of the world’s largest central bank reserves and one of the most significant asset owners.