Sovereign Wealth Funds: Love and Loathing in the Financial Markets



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Abstract

This case discusses the growth in the number and size of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and their increasing influence in the global financial markets in the 2000s.

It begins with a brief introduction to the origins of SWFs and their objectives, and then highlights the arguments of their supporters and detractors. The case also discusses the views of policymakers and analysts on regulating SWFs. ....

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Issues

The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:

  • Understand the origin and evolution of SWFs
  • Assess the positive and the negative impacts of these funds on the global financial market
  • Discuss the pros and cons of regulating/restricting their activities
Contents
Introduction
Sovereign Wealth Funds: The What and The Why
Growing Influence of SWFs
Transparency Issues
More Regulation
The Road Ahead
Exhibits

Keywords

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