The 2025 Global SWF report confirms a massive “flight to quality” (and growth). State-Owned Investors (SWFs & Pension Funds)—now controlling a record $60 trillion in assets—poured $132 billion into the United States last year. That is roughly 50% of their total deployment, marking a decisive paradigm shift in global capital flows. 📊 THE GREAT ROTATION:...
The 2025 Global SWF report confirms a massive “flight to quality” (and growth). State-Owned Investors (SWFs & Pension Funds)—now controlling a record $60 trillion in assets—poured $132 billion into the United States last year. That is roughly 50% of their total deployment, marking a decisive paradigm shift in global capital flows. 📊 THE GREAT ROTATION:...
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced a major structural liberalization for India’s National Pension System (NPS). In a bid to boost competition in the $177 billion sector, the regulator has granted in-principle approval for banks to independently sponsor pension funds, subject to RBI-aligned eligibility norms. 🏦 KEY POLICY SHIFTS: 1️⃣ From...
The Federal Reserve’s liquidity safety valve passed a major test on the final trading day of 2025. The Standing Repo Facility (SRF) saw a record $74.6 billion in borrowing on Wednesday, surpassing the previous peak of $50.35 billion set in October. 📊 THE YEAR-END LIQUIDITY SNAPSHOT: 1️⃣ The Numbers: 2️⃣ The Mechanics (Why it happened):...
The world’s largest hedge fund has delivered its strongest profit performance in its 50-year history. Under the leadership of CEO Nir Bar Dea, Bridgewater Associates’ flagship Pure Alpha fund surged 33% in 2025, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 (+16.97%) and the broader macro hedge fund average (~15%). 📊 THE SCORECARD (2025 Performance): Bridgewater fired on...
Asset management giant Brookfield is moving beyond just building the shells for data centers. According to The Information, Brookfield is launching its own cloud business, Radiant, to lease AI chips directly to developers. This move signals a massive strategic pivot towards end-to-end control of the AI value chain. 🔌 THE VERTICAL INTEGRATION THESIS: Brookfield is...