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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.

APG Expands Private Credit Footprint with Colesco Amid Global Shift in Direct Lending

31st January, 2025

The popularity of private credit as an asset class among state-owned investors is soaring, and Dutch pension giant APG has wasted no time positioning itself at the forefront of this seismic shift.

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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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