06. Dec, 2011
Abu Dhabi’s IPIC is now included in the LMTI ratings. SAMA Foreign Holdings, Saudi Arabian PIF, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) all moved up to a 4 rating. Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional has moved up to a 5 rating.
11. May, 2011
Lou Jiwei, Chairman of the China Investment Corporation said that he supports greater transparency for sovereign funds; however, it comes with certain caveats.[Content protected for Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute Standard subscribers only. Please subscribe to view site content.]
24. Jan, 2011
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This size of the bubble represents the size of the Sovereign Wealth Fund.
This bubble chart reflects that largest funds from our fund rankings page.
18. Oct, 2008
According to Emirates Business, ADIA “has started plans to enhance disclosure of its operations in line with an agreement with the IMF last week. But the giant sovereign wealth fund yesterday said transparency was also required by investment recipient countries as this would lead to better understanding with SWFs and allow them to play a more active role in global financial stability. ‘Adia has disclosed its broad asset allocation and is engaged in an ongoing process to enhance disclosure in all these areas, including compliance verification,’ said Hamad Al Suwaidi, Adia Director and Abu Dhabi Finance Department Undersecretary.”
read more: Emirates Business
19. Mar, 2008
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11. Feb, 2008
According to the FT Alphaville, “A sneak peek at the latest Cantos City Panel, a survey of 185 fund managers and analysts, reveals that about 80% think that clearer guidance or an official code of conduct is needed for sovereign wealth funds. About a quarter opted for the hard line option of a code of conduct on behavior, while a further 54% want more clarity on transparency and governance but see no need for legislative action.”
30. Jan, 2008
Reuters reports that, “Switzerland will monitor sovereign wealth funds and work with other countries to set rules for such funds which have built up stakes in Western banks during the credit crisis.” The article says from a Swiss government statement says that, “Internationally, the relevant federal authorities must cooperate actively in creating transparency standards and working practices for sovereign funds.”
