Central Banking

The end of a monetary phenomenon

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:26:24 GMT

The end of a monetary phenomenon A gold-backed currency is the only viable alternative to failing fiat money, argues Kevin Dowd.

In gold we trust

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:25:21 GMT

Central Banking

In gold we trust Judy Shelton makes the case for the US government to issue bullion-backed bonds.

Oil reserves eclipse Norway SWF assets

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Norway budget confirms sovereign wealth fund assets still smaller than oil left in seabed

ECB’s Noyer says larger EFSF ‘unrealistic’

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

ECB governing council member says EFSF will not be made bigger; is open to schemes that would offer greater leveraging opportunities for money already committed

Fears over Libyan central bank money realised: reports

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:59:00 GMT

Central Banking

Multi-vehicle convoy arrives in Niger carrying central bank cash and gold

Thailand's finance minister supports SWF plan

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:01:00 GMT

Central Banking

Thai finance minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala urges central bank to consider establishment of sovereign wealth fund to manage foreign currency exposure

Would Spain be better off out of the euro?

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:43:00 GMT

Central Banking

Domingo Cavallo compares the economic performances of the UK and Spain during the crisis to see if being ‘out’ is better than being ‘in’

Review of Greece’s ‘Odious’ Debt, by Jason Manolopoulos

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:22:19 GMT

Central Banking

Norway’s SWF hit by equity slump

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global reports small gain as fixed-income investments make up for decline in equity portfolio

Norway SWF adds more London properties to portfolio

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global takes 25% share in two London properties; move follows $700 billion investment in London’s Regent Street

CIC adopts more bullish investment strategy

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

China Investment Corporation 2010 Annual Report shows major shift in sovereign wealth fund's investment strategy towards equities and alternative assets

US will resolve debt crisis by August 2: Obama

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

President Barack Obama says failure to raise the US debt ceiling would be “not acceptable”

Norway SWF adds $1 billion stake in Paris to portfolio

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global takes half-share in seven downtown Paris properties; move follows $700 billion investment in London’s Regent Street

Euro finance ministers delay Greece deal

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Eurogroup says second tranche for Greece will be delayed until at least early July as European finance ministers flesh out new deal for sovereign

SWF legal immunity poses challenge for lawmakers

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Panel on sovereign wealth funds says use of foreign immunity in legal disputes could jeopordise independence of funds

Norway’s Olsen calls for shift in SWF investments towards EMEs

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:03:40 GMT

Central Banking

Norges Bank governor Øystein Olsen says decision to review investment strategy of government sovereign wealth fund is “advisable”

Libyan SWF investments exposed

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Leaked Libyan Investment Authority document offers insight into sovereign wealth fund's strategy

Egypt asks IMF for loan

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:15:00 GMT

Central Banking

IMF announces Egypt has requested a loan of $10 billion-12 billion

IMF makes strong call for strengthened policy response in Europe

Thu, 12 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

International Monetary Fund wants stronger financial integration to bolster Europe’s recovery; comes as officials gather in Greece to see progress

Sovereign wealth fund would lessen risk of Dutch disease: Bank of Israel

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:35:50 GMT

Central Banking

Excerpt from Bank of Israel’s 2010 Annual Report says establishment of a sovereign wealth fund could mitigate exchange rate risks associated with exporting natural gas

Crisis will not push SWFs to mull long-term shift: WikiLeak

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Leaked diplomatic cable shows sovereign wealth funds rushed to liquid assets in immediate aftermath of crisis, but experts did not expect long-term portfolio shift

Sovereign funds set to enter an active phase: State Street’s Nugée

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Sovereign wealth funds ready to tackle postponed investment decisions and portfolio changes having ridden out crisis with a passive management strategy

CIC to open Toronto office, wants more funds: reports

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

China Investment Corporation selects Toronto as location of first foreign office; CIC senior executive demands more capital from Beijing

South Korea promotes use of SWF to acquire foreign businesses: reports

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Central Banking

Korea’s Presidential Council on National Competitiveness head Kang Man-soo says Korea Investment Corporation can help expand mergers and acquisitions abroad

Adia appoints new chief financial officer to real estate wing

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:31:00 GMT

Central Banking

Jim Hime joins Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund from real estate investment firm Lionstone Group