Norwegian oil fund CEO: "We could buy all of Sweden"

When asked in a debate why Stockholm was considered more of a asset mangement hub than Oslo, CEO of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth fund Nicolai Tangen turned to a football chant for inspiration.
Oil fund CEO Nicolai Tangen speaking at the panel debate. | Photo: Martin Fuglseth Kolden
Oil fund CEO Nicolai Tangen speaking at the panel debate. | Photo: Martin Fuglseth Kolden
BY MARTIN FUGLSETH KOLDEN, TRANSLATED BY CATHERINE BRETT

The focus of a public debate held at Arendalsuka, the largest political gathering in Norway, was whether it was possible for Norwegian asset managers to get their hands on more international capital.

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