Sovereign Wealth Fund

Affairs

Mark Carney’s sovereign wealth fund is a throwback to a harder-working Canada

Carney has announced the country’s first government-owned investment fund, the Canada Strong Fund, beginning with a CA$25bn endowment. How exactly will it work and what will it achieve?

Economics

Public accounts

Since 1990 the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has worked to translate oil revenues into long-term national prosperity. But what will be its role in a greener future?

Affairs

Centre stage

We meet the Norwegian prime minister, whose job is to keep her country on an even keel as it tackles extremism and an over-reliance on fossil fuels.

Economics

Taking account

Three influential economists offer their predictions for 2008. Topics include the pressure on economies with ageing workforces, the importance of working with China and the rise of sovereign wealth funds in Asia.