Abu Dhabi Tops Trillion-dollar Sovereign Wealth League, Ahead Of Oslo And Singapore | The Straits Times
Singapore ranks fourth. :
SINGAPORE – Abu Dhabi has claimed the top spot in a new global ranking of cities based on the capital managed by their sovereign wealth funds, with US$1.7 trillion (S$2.2 trillion) in assets as at October. This positions the United Arab Emirates’ capital as the largest hub for sovereign fund capital, according to a report released by Global SWF on Oct 8. The ranking – which for the first time assesses sovereign fund assets at the city level – places Abu Dhabi ahead of Oslo, Beijing and Singapore.
Abu Dhabi Tops Trillion-dollar Sovereign Wealth League, Edges Out Oslo And Singapore
ABU Dhabi has claimed the top spot in a new global ranking of cities based on the capital managed by their sovereign...
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