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Kuwait's Bold Bet: Following the Gulf's Massive Investment Surge in Egypt

28th April, 2025

Kuwait is converting its US$4 billion in deposits at Egypt's Central Bank into direct investments, following Gulf peers in significantly ramping up economic stakes in Egypt

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Trump’s America First? SWF Capital Has Other Plans

25th April, 2025

Something big is happening in 2025. Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) - the US$13 trillion heavyweights of state capitalism - are no longer just chasing yield. They're making political moves.

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The Great Pullback: China’s Sovereign Giants Recalibrate Their Private Equity Playbook

21st April, 2025

A tectonic shift is under way in global capital markets as Chinese sovereign wealth funds quietly retreat from the once-fertile fields of US private equity.

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The Plundering of Iran’s NDF: How a Generational Safety Net Became a Government Piggy Bank

17th April, 2025

In 2011, Iran launched the National Development Fund (NDF) with the lofty ambition of preserving its oil wealth for future generations, insulating the economy from oil price shocks, and funding sustainable, private-sector-led development.

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Pensions in Retreat: How Canada’s US$1.75trn PPFs 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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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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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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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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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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War Spending Drains Russia's Sovereign Savings Reserves

24th February, 2025

In a stark wake-up call to the Kremlin, Russia’s National Wealth Fund (NWF) is hemorrhaging cash.

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Abu Dhabi's ADQ and Vietnam’s SCIC Forge Strategic Investment Alliance

11th February, 2025

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ and Vietnam’s State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic investment opportunities, signaling a major step forward in economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

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