Section Page News - Pensions & Investments

Israel's sovereign wealth fund adds head of management

Paulina Pielichata — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:21:51 EDT

Lena Krupalnik was named the top investment executive at Israel's sovereign wealth fund.

Norway sovereign wealth fund posts 5.9% first-quarter return

Paulina Pielichata — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:15:22 EDT

Norway's Government Pension Fund Global returned 5.9% in the first quarter, driven by positive equity market returns and currency movements.

Australia's Future Fund picks next head of private equity

Natalie Koh — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:31:32 EDT

David Bluff will join the Australian sovereign wealth fund from The Carlyle Group in July.

Norwegian wealth fund CEO warns of continued volatility, low or negative returns

Paulina Pielichata — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:21:52 EDT

Norges Bank Investment Management' CEO Nicolai Tangen warned that volatile markets could last for a few years.

Alaska Permanent halts commitments to in-state investment program

Rob Kozlowski — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:10:01 EDT

Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. will not make any further commitments to its in-state investment program it launched in 2018.

Norway wealth fund defends against claims of wage discrimination

Bloomberg — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:20:27 EDT

The handling of a workplace romance and a claim of discriminatory salary practices are at the center of an employment lawsuit against Norway's sovereign wealth fund.

China Investment Corp. publishes carbon-neutral action plan

Natalie Koh — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:07:15 EDT

The sovereign wealth fund aims to reduce carbon emissions in its operations, having released sustainable investing guidelines last year.

Singapore's GIC increases stake in AI-driven Pagaya Technologies to 9%

Douglas Appell — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:51:08 EDT

Singapore's GIC increased its stake in AI-driven customer credit evaluation firm Pagaya Technologies to 9% from 7% in a strengthened partnership.

Saudi wealth fund details ties to global venture, buyout firms

Bloomberg — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:29:57 EDT

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has disclosed its ties to more than 50 venture capital and private equity firms, including Blackstone and KKR.

Norway considers expanding into private equity for sovereign wealth fund

Paulina Pielichata — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:17:59 EDT

Norway's Ministry of Finance asked Norges Bank Investment Management to consider more investments in private assets.