Government Pension Fund Global (Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund)

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Multi-Billion Bond Loss as Rising Rates Prompt Policy Shift

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Rising interest rates have caused the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, to post a multi‑billion loss on its bond holdings. In response, the fund’s managers are urging a relaxation of the current mandate that limits exposure to sovereign bonds, proposing to include more U.S. Treasury securities.

Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Warns of Inevitable Market Downturn, Offers Lessons for Europe

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In an interview, Nicolai Tangen, head of Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, said that harder times are certain for financial markets and described why today’s market situation is especially risky. He also suggested that Germany could learn from Norway’s investment strategy in dealing with the upcoming challenges.

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