Are Sovereign Wealth Funds the best way of safeguarding the

Are Sovereign Wealth Funds the best way of safeguarding the future?

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Sovereign Wealth Funds come in all shapes and sizes. They act as government-backed investment vehicles. They’re used to fund specific social projects and to act as a nest-egg for future generations. There are currently around 150 in the world with global assets worth in excess of $USD 9 trillion. But are they worth the investment?

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