Ashby Monk, Ph.D., a research director at Stanford University and a senior research associate at the University of Oxford, has been blogging about sovereign and pension funds since 2008. 

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Israel’s New SWF Takes Shape

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The Daily Brief

Posted February 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST

Today's news: - Libya Investment Authority's portfolio companies in Africa are worried. - AAAD is setting up a new $800 million fund. - Uganda is apparently set to begin producing oil next year. And more...


 

Israel’s New SWF Takes Shape

Posted February 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

What does a country do with a windfall of $130 billion dollars? Such is the question Israel’s been asking itself lately...


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

A monster news day in the land of the Giants: - Western Australia to create a new sovereign fund. - Texas Teachers' invests in Bridgewater. - A new $8B Chinese fund to help Chinese companies. - Norway debates lowering return expectation. - Khazana continues to invest in sustainable energy. - And a lot more...


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 17, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Streamlining Kazakhstan’s $84B SWF

Posted February 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

The real question I have about all of this: Will Team Astana be riding at next year’s Tour de France? TBD…


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 16, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

A Long Way from Long Term

Posted February 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM EST

Almost all institutional investors will tell you they’re investing for the long term. But most aren't...and for good reason. It's incredibly hard to do.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 15, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

It's nice to be home.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 13, 2012 at 9:01 PM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Airplane Reading

Posted February 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM EST

Inbound!


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 13, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

Hello Auckland, nice to be here!


 

Fun with Fund Models

Posted February 13, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

When it comes to models of institutional investment, there are a few ‘brand names’ that quickly come to mind. Yale, Canada, Dutch...and now Norway. Get ready for the 'Anti-Yale Model'...


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 10, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Weekend Reading

Posted February 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

If you’re going to read one thing this weekend, I suggest you make it Imogen Rose-Smith’s recent article on the ongoing effort to reform New York City’s pension.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 9, 2012 at 9:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Today V. Tomorrow

Posted February 9, 2012 at 7:00 AM EST

When a government decides to set up a new SWF, it is making a conscious effort to consider tomorrow’s needs in addition to today's. I find that encouraging...


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Hello Melbourne. Nice to be here! I come bearing news...


 

Deep Thoughts by Jane Rowe

Posted February 7, 2012 at 10:00 PM EST

Jane Rowe is the SVP in charge of OTPP's 'hall of fame' private equity investment arm, Teachers' Private Capital. When she's talking, I'm listening.


 

Airplane Reading

Posted February 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST

Yes, dear readers, I’m on a plane again. No, dear readers, my wife is not psyched about it.


 

Welcome, Gabon, To The Club

Posted February 6, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST

The West African state of Gabon has announced its plans for a new sovereign fund: Fonds Souverain de la République Gabonaise, FSRG.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 6, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Reflections from Cartagena Conference

Posted February 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM EST

There is an explicit link made by many in Colombia between long-term peace and infrastructure, which gives you a sense for the urgency with which officials think about roads, trains, ports, and more...


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 3, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

State of the State Funds

Posted February 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM EST

TheCityUK has published a report with some nice charts. I've grabbed a few for your looking enjoyment.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 2, 2012 at 3:15 PM EST

Good morning, Cartagena! Happy to be here.


 

Airplane Reading

Posted February 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST

I'm on a plane. Again


 

The Daily Brief

Posted February 1, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

Disagreeing with David Swensen. Sort Of.

Posted January 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM EST

David Swensen has strong views on whether institutional investors should be active or passive. Me too.


 

The Daily Brief

Posted January 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM EST

Today's news of note...


 

The CIC and Felix Chee

Posted January 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM EST

Felix P. Chee is an interesting guy.