Capital, Strategy, and Governance: Market Implications of a DFC-Managed SWF

NEW YORK, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Policy Advisors LLC, recognized for devising the first governance and policy roadmap for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, has released a new report titled Capital, Strategy, and Governance: Market Implications of a DFC-Managed SWF. The analysis explores the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) as a potential institutional home for a prospective U.S. sovereign wealth vehicle.

The report outlines how a DFC-based sovereign wealth fund could be structured to balance fiduciary objectives with national strategic priorities, while drawing on DFC’s existing investment infrastructure, global networks, and interagency governance model. With ex officio board members including the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Commerce, the DFC offers a unique governance environment where investment strategy can be evaluated from diverse national interest perspectives, the report says.

GPA’s president Salar Ghahramani, who has advised clients across finance, policy, and law on sovereign wealth fund developments, stated: “Institutional design will shape the direction, legitimacy, and market impact of any future U.S. sovereign wealth fund. This report underscores the practical and strategic advantages of anchoring the fund within the DFC.”

GPA’s latest SWF 2050™ report further examines how such a fund could engage with private equity and external asset managers while preserving transparency and avoiding conflicts of interest. The report offers detailed considerations on portfolio allocation strategies, public-private investment models, and the legislative implications of housing the fund within a federal agency.

As highlighted in recent interviews with Barron’s and Bloomberg, Salar Ghahramani emphasized the importance of transparent governance and multi-perspective oversight in building long-term trust among both market participants and the American public.

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Global Policy Advisors® LLC is a boutique sovereign wealth fund advisory to corporations, boards of directors, and institutional investors—including hedge funds, private equity firms, pension funds, and SWFs. GPA’s ​expertise is delivering actionable insights, strategy sessions, and executive briefings on the governance, operations, and investment strategies of sovereign wealth funds.