Reports
Sovereign Wealth Funds Contact and Information Report
This report includes information such as current investment strategy, key individuals, general contact information, and location of offices. We include information on the top 15 Sovereign Wealth Funds that invest in overseas markets and that invest in either equities or property or both.
The Reemergence of the China Investment Corporation
In 2009, the China Investment Corporation reemerged from its self-imposed break. This report details the last year of investments by the CIC. It also details the disagreement between the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and the CIC. This is a follow-up to The Creation of the China Investment Corporation
IPIC: Away from Energy
The International Petroleum Investment Company was formed in 1984 as an energy company under the control of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC). This report tracks the company as it has moved away from its energy roots and become an investment powerhouse. Two years ago, IPIC purchased 71% of Aabar Investments, an Abu Dhabi investment company, and since then, IPIC has embarked on a new path away from the energy sector. This reports details the history of the move, the people behind it, and the future of IPIC over the next few years.
China Investment Corporation's energy and commodity investments
This report details investments made by the China Investment Corporation in the energy and commodity sectors. As of January 2010, the CIC has invested over $10 billion into over 10 companies. This report also looks into future investments by the CIC in energy and commodity sectors.
Angola's Sovereign Wealth Fund
This report details the new Sovereign Wealth Fund that is being created by Angola's government. The new fund, named Fundo Soberano Angolano, once created is expected to receive close to $25 billion. Following current oil price trends, the fund might be one of the largest five sovereign wealth funds in the world. This report states that the fund will have more than $50 billion by 2015 and close to $120 billion by 2020.
The report also details possible investments and its relationship with Sonangol, the state-owned oil company.
Emirates Investment Authority
The Emirates Investment Authority is a holding company at the federal level in the United Arab Emirates. It is also called the UAE's sovereign wealth fund. This report details the process of creating the EIA, the key players, and possible investments.
Sovereign Wealth Funds in Africa
This report looks at investments made in the African region over the last few years by Sovereign Wealth Funds. As a result of continued growth in several African countries, SWFs are increasingly looking at Africa as a place for investments. This report details current SWFs strategy in Africa and possible investments that SWFs will make in the continent. It contains a list of all investments made by SWFs in recent years.
Sovereign Wealth Funds' Investments in the Energy Sector
This report looks into investments in the energy sector by Sovereign Wealth Funds. While almost all SWFs have invested in their country's local energy sector, some SWFs have made limited investments in overseas markets, while others have sought out major holdings. This report details which Sovereign Wealth Funds will be the major investors in the energy sector and energy related companies in the near future.
Fullerton Financial Holdings; Temasek Holding's Future
This paper is a profile of Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH) and its multiple subsidiaries. This paper also explores the relationship between Temasek Holdings and FFH, which is wholly owned by Temasek. The profile shows that FFH is key to Temasek future as a Asian banking powerhouse.
The Organisational Structure of Abu Dhabi Investment Vehicles
This report examines the relationships between Abu Dhabi's investment bodies and outlines where each group focuses their investments. As the world's biggest SWF, ADIA often works in collaboration with its sister groups to strengthen its position in the region financially as well as share expertise. Since the reshaping of the organisation in 2006, when Abu Dhabi Investment Council obtained more responsibility and power, Abu Dhabi's investments have appeared more focused and organised with several sub-firms including IPIC, TAQA, Mudabala Development Company and ADIC concentrating on particular segments of industries.
Temasek Holding, Future Financial Giant?
This report looks at investment made by Temasek Holdings, one of Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Funds, in the financial sector. Temasek has invested in this sector since 1975. It concludes that Temasek is well positioned to combine its various financial assets together and form one of the largest banks in the Asia and a global player in the rest of the world. The report details what such an organization might look like.
Management Structure of the China Investment Corporation
This report details the structure and management of the China Investment Corporation(CIC). Key players, directors, and others associated with CIC are discussed and backgrounds are given.
The Creation of the Saudi Arabian Sovereign Wealth Fund
Saudi Arabia is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) which could become the largest in the world and create a certain challenge to other state-owned funds in Asia and the Middle East. This report examines why it has been created, the key players, and the international implications on other SWFs as a result of the fund's establishment.
The Investments of Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Financial Sector
Sovereign Wealth Funds have invested over $200 billion or 10% of their total assets directly into the financial sector since 1953. Financial sector investments by SWFs have increased over the past year, but SWFs are also seeing their greatest investment losses in this sector. This report examines the track-record of SWFs in financial sector investments. This report also looks at the future of these investments and the possibility of additional investments by SWFs in the financial sector.
Temasek Holdings in India
This report looks into investments made by Temasek Holding, a Singaporean Sovereign Wealth Fund. India has been one of the strongest growth areas for Temasek over the last five years. This report details all investments made by Temasek in India. This report also details possible sector movements by Temasek due to the current economic crisis.


