Managers of Wealth Offshore

A UK sovereign wealth fund?

The UK's pension fund industry is fragmented: there aren't that many huge pension funds with the resources

Kazakhstan Wealth Fund Sued in U.S.

The investors claim in a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court that BTA Bank, which isn’t named as a defendant, defrauded them by inducing them to buy debt securities as part of a 2010 restructuring.

Norway Fund Pays Credit Suisse $1 Billion for Office

The transaction marks the fund’s first property investment in Switzerland

Sovereign wealth funds stick with brand name hedge funds

When it comes to alternatives, SWFs are investing as a limited partner (LP) in a limited partner/general partner structure (GP) which requires more discipline and due diligence than investing in public markets.

Investing through Cayman Islands structures: options for sovereign wealth funds

With SWFs becoming increasingly important participants in cross-border investment transactions, we expect to see these vehicles become even more popular in the near future

Wealth Fund Backs Glencore’s Bid for Xstrata

The announcement comes less than a week before Xstrata’s shareholders will vote on the multibillion-dollar deal that would create a global mining and commodity trading giant with a market valuation of around $90 billion.

China's Sovereign Wealth Fund Eyes Neighboring Markets

China's sovereign wealth fund will invest more in neighboring markets to buffer the impact of sluggish world economy, Europe's debt crisis and the U.S. fiscal cliff.

Abu Dhabi Loses Its World’s Biggest SWF Crown

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is no longer the richest sovereign wealth fund in the world, according to the latest rankings issued by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI).

Sovereign wealth funds leverage hedge fund IT, administration for investments

Historically, these funds have stayed out of the spotlight, but in recent years, their objectives, investments, and in some cases, their talent have stepped into view.

UAE's SWFs assets under management rise to $811.7 billion

Norway Won’t Buy Foreign Currency for Wealth Fund Next Month

The move also follows a decision by the Finance Ministry to allow allocation of cash to the wealth fund in December, the Oslo-based bank said.

Chinese sovereign wealth fund set to become a landlord in the UK’s most important office market

A Chinese sovereign wealth fund is set to become a landlord in the UK’s most important office market: the City of London.

Qatar sovereign fund poaches from White & Case

Qatar Investment Authority has boosted its legal team by hiring a partner from the US law firm’s Japan office to help allocate its fast-growing pool of capital.

The Republic of Angola Launches US$5 Billon Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Fund will be accountable to its sole shareholder, the Government of Angola

China’s Sovereign Fund Favors Big Hedge Fund Managers, Fan Says

CIC, which helps China manage the world’s largest foreign- currency reserves

The Norway Model: Lessons for Private Wealth Management

What can wealthy private investors and their financial advisers learn from a largely unknown but gigantic Norwegian sovereign wealth fund?

Norway’s Wealth Fund Buys 50% of U.K. Mall for $560 Million

The transaction, completed on 6 October, values the entire asset at £1.525 billion pounds, including debt.

The 20 Sovereign Wealth Funds That Are Buying Up The World

Governments with extra money laying around have become major players in the global financial markets through their sovereign wealth funds.

China sovereign wealth fund sees 3.9% annual return

Due to the slow recovery of global economy and the European debt crisis, the return on the CIC's global investment portfolio declined 4.3 percent last year.

CVC Capital to sell 10% stake to 3 sovereign wealth funds

The private equity firm briefed investors on the move at its annual meeting in London last week

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