This paper presents stylised facts about development aid and capital flows to developing countries. It compares their volumes and volatilities and finds that foreign aid is not the major source of finance for these countries any more, though not for all regions. The expansion of private flows...

Are sovereign wealth funds substantially different in their investment choices from other types of institutional investor? Comparing the holdings of two groups of sovereign and mutual funds, we find few differences. Our study also introduces a new dimension: the political regime in sending and...

Global allocation of capital and fluctuations in asset prices are increasingly influenced by the activities of Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). The Santiago Principles called for higher transparency, stressing that SWFs should exhibit clearer governance standards and sound portfolio management...