16.10.2013 - Norway orders review of $790 bln wealth fund
Norway has ordered a review of its $790 billion wealth fund, one of the world's biggest investors whose largesse helps underpin Norway's generous social benefits, responding to concerns that the fund is unwieldy and its returns too low. The government also in a regular review of the fund's investment ethics ordered it to sell stakes in several companies due to ethical issues and expressed concern over investments in oil companies Royal Dutch Shell and Eni. But it stopped short of saying the latter stakes should be sold...............................................Full Article: Source
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