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The CIC Funding Saga Continues

The CIC Funding Saga Continues

Mega-fund's future uncertain.

  • January 18, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37
CIC Comes to Toronto

CIC Comes to Toronto

It's the first overseas office for China's mega-fund.

  • January 13, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 14:02
Investing for Infinity

Investing for Infinity

The investment implications for an infinite time horizon.

  • January 13, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 09:27
Politically Motivated SWFs! Yeah, So What?

Politically Motivated SWFs! Yeah, So What?

Mixing politics and returns.

  • January 6, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
Japan: An SWF Take Down

Japan: An SWF Take Down

Is the JBIC being converted into a SWF, you ask? Some seem to think so.

  • January 4, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 12:02
Who Invented Sovereign Wealth Funds?

Who Invented Sovereign Wealth Funds?

They were ultimately British and American creations; the idea and their legitimacy actually came from the West!

  • December 20, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 17:11
An Argument Against Sovereign Wealth Funds

An Argument Against Sovereign Wealth Funds

Developing countries should have other priorities.

  • December 16, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Beyond the Investable Frontier

Beyond the Investable Frontier

Opportunities in frontier markets.

  • December 14, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
Investment Tip: Cemeteries

Investment Tip: Cemeteries

So long as people keep on dying, investors and operators will have steady cash flows into the distant future.

  • December 8, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 09:03
Number of New SWFs is Staggering

Number of New SWFs is Staggering

Mozambique, Malaysia, Egypt - all aboard the SWF train.

  • December 7, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 07:39
Ireland, France Losing Long-Term Pension Assets

Ireland, France Losing Long-Term Pension Assets

Diminished potential to generate higher returns.

  • November 30, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 13:25
Ireland Learns ‘Directed Investment’ Lesson the Hard Way

Ireland Learns ‘Directed Investment’ Lesson the Hard Way

China prepared to bail EU out, buy Irish banks.

  • November 23, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
What Role for SWFs in Africa’s Development?

What Role for SWFs in Africa’s Development?

Need for good governance elephant in room.

  • November 18, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
Ireland: Breaking the Pension Piggy Bank

Ireland: Breaking the Pension Piggy Bank

Why sovereign wealth funds are a better option.

  • November 16, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 08:42

Stabilization Design: Learning from Alberta’s Woes

Province needs "clarity of mission".

  • November 9, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 16:18
Loss Leading on the Investment Frontier

Loss Leading on the Investment Frontier

Is there a role for altruism in the SWF universe?

  • November 8, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 08:37
If You Build It, They Will Come

If You Build It, They Will Come

China advises US government to invest in infrastructure.

  • November 3, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 12:24
SWFs the New Endowment Model?

SWFs the New Endowment Model?

SWFs to replace Yale?

  • October 27, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 13:40
The Emirate’s Intriguing Wealth Fund

The Emirate’s Intriguing Wealth Fund

Interview with the Emir of Qatar.

  • October 26, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
The Strategic (Dis)Advantages of Being a SWF

The Strategic (Dis)Advantages of Being a SWF

Imagine a world without liabilities...

  • October 20, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Governments Kick Start EU Venture Capital

Governments Kick Start EU Venture Capital

It’s interesting to see governments moving into this space, as VC is an extremely risky asset class.

  • October 18, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 14:15
Update on China’s SWFs

Update on China’s SWFs

CIC to boost exposure to U.S. equities.

  • October 14, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 13:54
Congress Eyes CIC

Congress Eyes CIC

"Some in Congress are still freaked out by the rising economic power of China.."

  • October 13, 2010 September 13, 2019
  • 16:24