March 21, 2008, the U.S. government reached an agreement by the two leading sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) to adopt a new set of investment principles governing the activities of the funds. SWFs, in a broad sense as an investment fund owned by the national government, or, have been gaining popularity around the world, especially with their recent investments in troubled financial companies in the U.S. that have suffered significant losses from the mortgage crisis. However, SWF, are viewed with suspicion on fears that they may have potential for the political interests of their investment. Many SWFs also lack of disclosure and transparency about their activities or investment purposes. In countries such as the United States believes that some international regulation had to be imposed, but it would be possible? "Hide
by Laura Alfaro, Renee Kim Source: Harvard Business School 18 pages. Publication Date: 09 May 2008. Prod. #: 708053-PDF-ENG
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