Global SWF Evaluates Sovereign Investors; Nine Funds Set Benchmark
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Global SWF has published the sixth edition of its annual Governance, Sustainability, and Resilience (GSR) Scoreboard, assessing 200 of the world’s largest Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Public Pension Funds managing a collective US$29.4 trillion across 80 countries. (US$1=RM4.19)
The 2025 report, widely considered the global benchmark for best practices among State-Owned Investors (SOIs), is based on 25 different elements that are answered binarily based only on public information.
Global SWF Founder and Managing Director, Diego López emphasised the scoreboard’s role in promoting global standards.
“Our GSR Scoreboard is the only annual, independent assessment of best practices for SOIs. The nine perfect scorers of 2025 prove that excellence is achievable across diverse regions and mandates,” he said in a statement.
The report revealed a flat average GSR score of 61 per cent, with sustainability performance showing modest improvement while governance scores declined slightly due to growing transparency issues.
Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade dynamics have overtaken sustainability as top concerns for the leadership of sovereign investors, with many institutions becoming increasingly inward-focused and opaque, according to the report.
Despite these trends, several funds maintained high marks. Temasek Holdings, BCI, and the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation were among those recognised for consistent leadership in governance, transparency, and responsible investing.
The report also highlighted growing commitments to net zero goals, though only 35 per cent of the 200 funds analysed have set clear targets.
Regional disparities persisted, with North America, Europe, and Oceania outperforming peers in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
The full report is available at www.globalswf.com/reports/2025gsr and will be officially presented during a live event in Singapore on July 8.
-- BERNAMA