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The ultimate trophy asset: When prestige is more important than returns

Forget returns. The Gulf SWFs vying for ownership of European football clubs are after amenity value, soft power influence and winning regional rivalries. The returns only come at the end when they sell these trophy assets… as long as there are enough billionaires in the world to buy them.

Sarah RundellFebruary 21, 2023

Research

Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge

Singapore’s GIC invested more than any other SWF last year and fuelled by buoyant oil revenues, Gulf SWFs have had and are expected to continue their investment rampage. Elsewhere, hedge funds have proved one of the most successful allocations, particularly for ADIA, says Global SWF in its annual report.

Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023

Research

ADIA sets up ADIA Labs in another boost to tech capabilities

ADIA is setting up ADIA Labs in another boost to its tech capabilities. Focussing on data science, AI, machine learning and quantum computing, the research unit will help inform global trends set to drive returns in the future like the transition, blockchain, financial inclusion or space.

Sarah RundellOctober 20, 2022

Asset Allocation

SWFs invest record amounts in VC

SWFs invested record amounts into venture capital last year with VC allocations ballooning. Overall assets were boosted by four new SWFs: Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cape Verde and Rio de Janeiro. While Israel, Namibia, Bahamas and Mozambique will all launch this year.

Sarah RundellJanuary 13, 2022

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The best of 2021

Looking back over the last year, some of the most popular stories include news of our Global Transparency Benchmark, a collaboration between Top1000funds.com and Toronto-based CEM Benchmarking; an interview with AIMCo's Amit Prakash on restructuring at the fund, and insight into how Bridgewater invests for impact alongside return.

Amanda WhiteDecember 21, 2021

Asset Allocation

Portfolios of the future focus on risk management

Being ready for anything, a focus on risk management, using more leverage and opportunities in technology are key characteristics of the portfolio of the future according to investors who spoke at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium recently.

Amanda WhiteNovember 23, 2021

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Featured Story

The ultimate trophy asset: When prestige is more important than returns

Research

Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge

Research

ADIA sets up ADIA Labs in another boost to tech capabilities

Asset Allocation

SWFs invest record amounts in VC

Featured Story

The best of 2021

Asset Allocation

Portfolios of the future focus on risk management

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