Government Pension Fund Global / Norges Bank Investment Management

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Analysis

Climate-risk plan for sovereign funds

The One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group has published a framework to help large investors make climate-change analysis a part of their decision-making, for better long-term allocation.

Amanda WhiteJuly 23, 2018

Analysis

NBIM takes aim at forex practices

The manager of the $1 trillion Government Pension Fund Global has adopted the FX Global Code of Conduct and expects its counterparties to do the same. But the pension giant hasn’t stopped there.

Amanda WhiteNovember 16, 2017

Equities

Norway reviews GPFG strategy

Norway is looking into whether GPFG, the world’s largest sovereign fund, should take on more diversifying assets and expand its tracking error. The fund’s ESG performance is also under review.

Sarah RundellAugust 28, 2017

Analysis

Norges’ 1-stop shop for risk data

Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management has developed a one-stop shop that puts sustainability and financial risks in one place for more comprehensive analysis of its portfolio.

Amanda WhiteMay 23, 2017

Analysis

Return targets head downward

The challenging market environment is putting pressure on pension funds. In response, many are lowering return targets, rather than taking on more risk or requesting larger contributions.

SIMON HOYLEMarch 30, 2017

Real Estate

How GPFG built its property portfolio

In the six years since Norway’s finance ministry approved the $871 billion Government Pension Fund Global invest in foreign real estate, its real estate arm has built a substantial portfolio.

Sarah RundellOctober 19, 2016

Equities

NBIM calls for more listings

Norges Bank Investment Management would like to see an increase in the number of company listings and suggests more flexibility from exchanges and index providers could facilitate this.

Amanda WhiteJuly 8, 2016