Weakest return for Norway sovereign wealth fund since 2011
The world's biggest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's public pension fund, posted a 2.7-percent return in 2015 owing to real estate and the global stock market recovery.
Nazarbayev instructs government to cut back expenses
Nursultan Nazarbayev has instructed the government and Akims (Mayors) to cut back expenses where possible.
KazMunayGas to sell half of its Kashagan share to Samruk-Kazyna
KazMunayGas JCS (KMG) is selling 50% of the company’s share in Kashagan to the National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna of Kazakhstan for almost $4.7 billion.
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini speaks about Samruk Kazyna's transformation program
A world-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has spoken about the transformation program of Kazakhstan’s Samruk Kazyna National Wealth Fund during the VIII Astana Economic Forum.
Kazakhstan allocates additional €1 million for Chernobyl Shelter Fund
Kazakhstan will allocate €1 million for the construction of the New Safe Confinement (NSC) intended to contain the nuclear reactor at Chernobyl, Ukraine.
We do not pay foreigners for nothing: Samruk Kazyna CEO
CEO of Samruk Kazyna National Wealth Fund Umirzak Shukeyev has spoken about the wages of the foreigners employed at the Fund.
Victims relief fund to be created in Kazakhstan
A specialized relief fund for victims will be opened in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh National Fund grows despite drop in oil prices: Minister of Finance
Despite the drop in oil prices, Kazakhstan’s National Fund continues to grow.
Nazarbayev speaks of Samruk Kazyna transformation
President of Kazakhstan stressed the importance of transforming the country's welfare fund.
State fund to take over crisis-hit Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines will be taken over by a state investment fund under plans.
Russia may stop financing Baikonur in 2016
Russian Finance Ministry might stop financing Baikonur cosmodrome in 2016.
Kazakhstan and South Korea to establish 'technology for resources' cooperation
Nursultan Nazarbayev declared that Kazakhstan and South Korea agreed to create a joint investment fund and transfer Korean technologies to Kazakhstan.
Kazakh banks misusing National Fund money to be fined
Chairman of Damu Fund Lyazzat Ibragimova said that banks would face penalties in case they misuse the National Fund's resources.
$800 million to be invested into second-tier banks by Baiterek Holding
Baiterek Holding running the State Program of Accelerated Innovative and Industrial Development will channel $800mln into Kazakhstan banks.
Kazakhstan to establish green economy investment fund
An investment fund for development of the green economy will be established in Kazakhstan.
New HQ but little cash for UN climate fund
The UN's new Green Climate Fund (GCF)opened its headquarters in South Korea on Wednesday, facing the key challenge of funding its mission to support low carbon projects around the world.
Aqua-Spark fund dives into fish farming future
Investment fund Aqua-Spark is setting course to make money while promoting healthier oceans and feeding the world.
Canada threatens to pull Commonwealth funding
Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper has threatened to withdraw funding for the Commonwealth in an escalating row over rights abuses by Sri Lanka ahead of a summit next month.
Berlinale funds new project of Kazakhstan director Emir Baigazin
The Wounded Angel, a new project of Kazakhstan's film director Emir Baigazin has been selected for production and distribution funding by the international Berlinale Residency fellowship program.
Kazakhstan National Fund to publish expenses
Reports on expenditures of the National Fund of Kazakhstan are to be published on the Internet to ensure transparency of the money use.