Sovereign Wealth Funds: Current Institutional and Operational Practices

Author/Editor:

Peter J Kunzel ; Cornelia Hammer ; Iva Petrova

Publication Date:

November 1, 2008

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

While SWFs as a group share broad common institutional and operational practices, these practices also differ considerably reflecting the diversity of these institutions. These differences derive from the nature of the SWF (i.e., their original intent) as well as its legal personality. Thus, while SWF practices will continue to evolve, the fundamental objectives of different types of SWFs will continue to shape their practices going forward.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2008/254

Subject:

Frequency:

Monthly

English

Publication Date:

November 1, 2008

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451871128/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2008254

Pages:

22

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