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OTPP Shifts Asian Strategy: Closes Hong Kong Office, Boosts Presence in Singapore

20th March, 2025

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), one of Canada's largest public pension funds, is closing its Hong Kong office and shifting its regional HQ to Singapore.

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UK's National Wealth Fund: Shifting Priorities and Implications for Governance and Performance

18th March, 2025

The United Kingdom's National Wealth Fund (NWF), which was established by the Labour government in its mission to catalyze investment in green infrastructure and drive sustainable economic growth, is undergoing a significant transformation just months after its launch.

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French Investment Giant Powers Ecological Revolution with Strategic Stakes

17th March, 2025

In a bold strategic move, France’s influential public investment bank, Bpifrance, along with its high-profile sovereign wealth fund Lac1, has injected €800 million into Veolia, the international heavyweight in ecological transformation.

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PIF's Expanding Global Influence: From Golf to Gaming and Beyond

12th March, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is continuing its aggressive investment strategy in sports and gaming - from stalled negotiations with the PGA Tour to a landmark acquisition of Niantic's gaming division and a potential stake in Newcastle International Airport to align with its ownership of the city’s English Premier League club.

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Betting on the Future: The Rise and Risks of SWFs in Small LDCs

11th March, 2025

In an era marked by economic volatility, small and less-developed states are turning to creating Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) as lifelines for long-term stability and prosperity.

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Ares and INA Join Forces: A US$500mn Bet on Indonesian Hybrid Capital Solutions

10th March, 2025

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), has struck a deal with global investment giant Ares Management Corporation to pump up to US$500 million into the country’s financial ecosystem.

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NPS Swelled By Record Investment Gains, But Can It Weather Future Storms?

7th March, 2025

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) marked a record-breaking 15% investment return in 2024, representing KRW 160 trillion (US$110 billion).

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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Enters Hedge Funds: A Strategic Shift or a Misstep?

5th March, 2025

Norway’s US$1.8 trillion Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), managed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), is set to allocate billions to long-short equity hedge funds in an effort to boost returns, according to the FT.

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Saudi Arabia's PIF and Goldman Sachs: A Strategic Power Play

4th March, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has this week announced it is an anchor investor in Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s new Gulf-focused funds.

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ADQ’s Empire-Building Spree: Strategic Brilliance or Risky Overreach?

3rd March, 2025

In recent weeks, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ has announced a flurry of strategic investments and partnerships.

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Fund of the Month (Mar'25): Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC)

1st March, 2025

Australia has several state-level managers that invest on behalf of government pools. In Queensland, QIC started as a statutory government-owned corporation (GOC) and is today a specialist manager in real assets, private capital, and liquid markets. We were delighted to speak with Mr. Ravi Sriskandarajah, the Executive Director for Client Solutions and Capital, about QIC’s background, portfolio, and future goals.

KIC Hits Record US$206.5bn AUM as AI Stocks Fuel 8.49% Return in 2024

28th February, 2025

The Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) rode an AI equities boom to post an 8.49% return in 2024, marking another solid year for South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund despite increasing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

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