Oil fund increases Russian equity allocation

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NORWAY - The Government Pension Fund-Norway, also known as the Oil Fund, increased its allocation to Russian equities when many investors were moving the other way.

The NOK2.3trl (US$338.3bn) Oil Fund hired Prosperity Capital, a manager of Russian securities, in the fourth quarter. Partner at Prosperity Thomas Olsson said the mandate was "a sizeable amount...

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