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NBIM's Q1 2025 Rollercoaster: Battling Volatility and Tariff Turmoil

29th April, 2025

Norway's colossal sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) overseen by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), slammed into 2025 with a brutal reminder that even the biggest players aren't immune to market chaos.

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From Power Players to Smart Partners: How Canada’s Pension Giants Are Rethinking Private Equity

24th April, 2025

For more than two decades, Canada’s public pension funds were trailblazers of the global private equity scene.

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Kuwait’s US$98bn Question: Will Debt Save Its Sovereign Wealth Legacy - or Sink It?

22nd April, 2025

After nearly a decade of financial paralysis, Kuwait has finally pulled the trigger. The long-delayed public debt law has passed, unlocking up to KD30 billion (US$98 billion) in borrowing power.

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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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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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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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AIMCo Pulls Back: Office Closures Signal Deeper Strategic Shift

19th February, 2025

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has shut down its recently established offices in NYC and Singapore.

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NPS Bets Big on Real Estate and AI, But Can It Outrun Demographic Collapse?

12th February, 2025

South Korea’s US$827 billion National Pension Service (NPS) is making some of its boldest investment moves yet.

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QIA Unleashes US$1 Billion Fund of Funds as It Ramps Up Global Expansion

10th February, 2025

Qatar’s US$510 billion sovereign wealth fund is going all-in on aggressive expansion, kicking off its US$1 billion Fund of Funds with an investment in Rasmal Ventures, the country’s first independent venture capital firm.

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GIC Shake-Up: New Investment Chiefs Face Tough Road Ahead

7th February, 2025

Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has announced a major leadership reshuffle, appointing Bryan Yeo as its next Group Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Boon Chin Hau as CIO for Infrastructure.

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Bahrain Supercharges Oil Wealth Fund Amid Economic Shake-Up

5th February, 2025

Bahrain is making a bold bet on its financial future, dramatically ramping up contributions from oil revenues to its sovereign wealth fund.

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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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