Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)
Mahmoud Elbagoury, MBA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CRISC, CertDir
Chief Audit Executive | Board Director | Committee Member | KPMG Alumni | IFC Nomination | McKinsey Champion | IIA Ambassador | ACFE Mentor
A Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) is a government-owned investment fund built from a nation's excess reserves. It serves to bolster the economy and benefit its citizens.
SWFs are typically funded through:
While SWFs aim to serve national economic interests, some operate similarly to private sector venture capital, investing to yield returns for the country's future.
Top 100 Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund Rankings by Total Assets. https://www.swfinstitute.org/fund-rankings/sovereign-wealth-fund