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Norway’s $1tn wealth fund advised to cut back on European stocks

The Government Pension Fund Global has traditionally favoured investing in Europe's developed markets

Norway’s $1tn wealth fund advised to cut back on European stocks
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Norway’s $1tn sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest state investment vehicle, has been advised to prioritise North American equities and reduce its exposure to Europe’s developed markets.

Norges Bank, the Norwegian central bank that oversees investments for the Government Pension Fund Global, published the recommendations in two letters on August 27.

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