This note summarises the background to and issues surrounding Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), which have received a great deal of political and media attention through the creation of China's fund and the large investments made by SWFs in various Western financial institutions during the global 'credit crunch'.
Sovereign Wealth Funds (164 KB , PDF)
This note summarises the background to and issues surrounding Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), which have received a great deal of political and media attention through the creation of China’s fund and the large investments made by SWFs in various Western financial institutions during the global ‘credit crunch’.
Sovereign Wealth Funds (164 KB , PDF)
There are currently 48 operational Enterprise Zones in England. Similar policies have been adopted by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Businesses in these small areas will benefit from tax and planning concessions and superfast broadband.
International Inflation: Harmonised Index of Comsumer Prices data on international inflation rates.
Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.
