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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.

Dubai's £1bn London Gateway Expansion Marks a New Chapter in its Ambitious UK Port Strategy

28th March, 2025

DP World’s announcement of a GBP1 billion (US$1.3 billion) expansion at London Gateway port isn't just big news in logistics circles—it's Dubai planting its flag firmly at the heart of UK trade infrastructure.

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Danantara unveils 19-member management team, poaches executives from INA

27th March, 2025

This week in Jakarta, the new management team of “Danantara Indonesia Sovereign Fund” was officially presented to the press. Unlike other regional funds, which have recruited talent as the portfolio grows, Danantara has chosen to make a huge splash by forming its portfolio and team, all at once.

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State-Owned Titans Double Down on Private Credit with Lazard–Arini Deal

26th March, 2025

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) has emerged as the anchor investor in a bold new European direct lending strategy led by Arini Capital Management, in alliance with Lazard Inc.

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Lunate branches out, new unit to focus on Asia Pacific

25th March, 2025

Sovereign investment manager Lunate Capital, which was established in 2024 by merging the portfolios and the teams of sovereign wealth fund ADQ, its subsidiary ADG, and Chimera Capital, continues to grow and to create new investment theses for its US$ 105 billion portfolio.

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Singapore gets closer to Abu Dhabi, another Temasek unit opens in ADGM

24th March, 2025

As we anticipated in November 2024, Temasek-owned asset manager Seviora Group has opened an office in Abu Dhabi with the views of expanding its partnerships and activities in the region.

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Dubai Holding enters the big leagues in a US$ 14.5 billion deal

21st March, 2025

On Thursday, Dubai Holding confirmed it is part of a consortium that is taking over Nord Anglia, an UK private school chain that operates 80+ day and boarding schools in 33 countries, teaching over 90,000 students from ages 3 to 18.

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