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you are currently viewing:Sovereign Wealth Funds Need Legal Clarity as Their Scale and Mandates ExpandJuly 21, 2026--With the rise of more expansive investment models, it is time to renew focus on sound legal frameworks Their ability to act nimbly, diversify public wealth, and invest for the long-term have important and lasting benefits for citizens today and future generations. As funds have grown, their mandates have rapidly expanded beyond cushioning government budgets and stewarding intergenerational savings to roles as diverse as building infrastructure and implementing social and industrial policy. Increasing geopolitical fragmentation has intensified the appeal of these funds as countries seek to be more self-reliant. Funds can boost domestic resilience, preserve national wealth, advance national development objectives, and foster economic dynamism. Source: imf.org |
Earth Observation: Unlocking the $700 Billion Opportunity
June 9, 2026-Earth observation (EO) is becoming a critical source of intelligence for leaders navigating a world increasingly shaped by climate risk,geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruption.
Climate Disasters Have Cost America Nearly $1 Trillion This Decade
June 8, 2026--The U.S. is on track to record nearly $1 trillion in climate disaster losses this decade alone. Just six years into the 2020s, the cost of climate-driven natural disasters like tropical cycles and droughts has already approached the total seen over the entire 2010s.
What China's new Ecological and Environmental Code means for growth and competitiveness
June 5, 2026--China has recently enacted the its Ecological and Environmental Code (the Code), marking a significant step in embedding environmental considerations within the country's economic framework. It's only the second national code since the Civil Code in 2020 and sits just under China' constitution in legal hierarchy.
