Boston Globe- Russia has split its oil proceeds into two funds and cleared the way for one to invest in foreign stocks and bonds, officials said yesterday. But actual investments are not expected to begin until fall at the earliest.
The move sets up an investment pool with $32 billion, rivaling big American hedge funds and offering another sign of the dizzying wealth these days of oil-producing countries like Russia.
Russian officials are already moving to address possible concerns from US and European regulators about a government entity investing on the stock exchanges with such large resources.
