Here now, the news:

  • This just in. After going 291 days without saying anything – nothing at all – the International Forum of SWFs has finally said something: “We’re hiring.” I think that bodes well for saying more things in the future.

  • aiCIO’s 40-under-40 includes some public pension and SWF heavyweights.

  • "64% of the top 100 institutional investors invest in infrastructure through direct investments."

  • Here’s yet another story about an Indian strategic SWF for acquiring energy assets abroad. (And here’s why you can ignore it.)

  • APG is looking to tap into Asian growth through property investments.

  • Federico Buenrostro, the man who ran CalPERS as CEO from 2002 to 2008, is charged with $20 million dollar fraud.

  • Here’s an interesting article on the NZSF's creative mandates.

  • The China-Africa Development Fund takes out a $2 billion loan.

  • The FT offers some more details on CIC funding.