Sovereign wealth funds can play an important role in investing sustainably in the Arctic region, and warding off the impact of a looming natural disaster, according to the IMF's Udaibir Das.
From productivity growth, the mystification of inflation, levels of debt, and problems of capitalism Christine Lagarde, president of the IMF, shared with delegates at the Milken Global Conference her concerns about the global economy.
There is an urgent need for infrastructure investment that cannot wait, according to Jim Yong Kim, former president of the World Bank and now partner and vice president of Global Infrastructure Partners.
The Milken Institute Global Conference attracted more than 4,000 leaders from 60 countries to delve into the risks and opportunities in the global economy, addressing issues of gender equality, medical research, cybersecurity, tech regulation, and innovation. Here are some photos from the conference.
The $1.4 billion Fondo de Ahorro de Panamá is set to add a 15 per cent allocation to private equity and alternatives to eliminate some of the risk related to fixed income in its portfolio.
The new chair and deputy chair of IFSWF preached the importance of sovereign wealth funds forming partnerships to access elusive assets, gain new insights and invest sustainably.
The Santiago Principles have made a great impact on transparency and accountability for sovereign wealth funds but need a refresh to offer guidance amid increasing tension between global and local mandates and a tougher regulatory environment, a panel declared.
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