Norges Bank Investment Management manages the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, often referred to as the Oljefondet, NBIM or Statens Pensjonsfond Utland (SPU). The aim of the fund is to ensure responsible and long-term management of revenue from Norway’s oil and gas resources so that this wealth benefits both current and future generations of Norway. Our objective as manager of the fund is to generate the highest possible return on the fund. We aim to achieve this in a safe, efficient, responsible and transparent manner, and within government guidelines. We have offices in Oslo, London, New York and Singapore. Our global presence brings us closer to the markets we invest in and ensures stronger links with partners in different parts of the world.
Norges Bank's AI seminar explores how the organization utilizes AI to enhance productivity and efficiency across various sectors. The discussion highlights the importance of insourcing operations, transitioning IT infrastructure to the public cloud, and modernizing database solutions as foundational steps. Key strategi...
Crypto is fundamentally updating the global financial system by enabling faster, cheaper, and more efficient cross-border payments and capital formation. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, highlights that stablecoins serve as a critical bridge, offering a global payment rail that outperforms traditional systems like SWI...
Givaudan, the world leader in taste and smell, is explored through a conversation with CEO Gilles Andrier, who explains the company's purpose: making consumers happier and healthier. Andrier elucidates the creative process behind developing new fragrances, from client briefs to perfumer competitions, highlighting the b...
The podcast centers on the performance and strategy of Norway's sovereign wealth fund in 2025, addressing its 15% return and benchmark underperformance of 28 basis points. Key discussion points include the fund's significant exposure to technology stocks, particularly US companies, and the increasing concentration risk...
Mala Gaonkar, founder of SurgoCap Partners, discusses her investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of identifying businesses with long-duration moats and integrating technology insights across various sectors. Gaonkar stresses the value of small, collaborative teams and data-driven decision-making to counter b...
Design serves as a critical differentiator in the modern software landscape, evolving from mere aesthetic decoration to a fundamental component of product functionality and user experience. Figma facilitates this transition by enabling collaborative, iterative design processes that bridge the gap between imagination an...
Michael Bloomberg reflects on his journey from a middle-class background to founding Bloomberg, his tenure as New York City's mayor, and his philanthropic endeavors. Bloomberg emphasizes the importance of hard work, risk-taking, and prioritizing people, recalling his early career at Salomon Brothers and the innovative ...
In this episode of "In Good Company," Nicolai Tangen interviews Nobel laureate Saul Perlmutter about his book "Third Millennium Thinking" and the application of scientific methods to navigate an uncertain world. Perlmutter argues that humanity possesses the knowledge to solve major global issues like climate change and...
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