RDIF
Japan's JBIC backs $788m Russian chemicals project
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has teamed up with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), a sovereign wealth fund, to invest at least RUB50 billion ($788 million) in a chemical complex in western Russia.
Russia's sovereign fund signs tech deals with CIC, Alibaba
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has entered into two technology-related ventures, partnering with China Investment Corporation (CIC) on an innovation fund and teaming up with Alibaba Group among others to create a social commerce platform.
India's IDFC, Russia's RDIF to invest $1b in infrastructure
IDFC and the Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) will together invest $1 billion in infrastructure and related industries with a view to accelerating economic cooperation between Russia and India.
Japan's Mitsui, RDIF invest in Russia-based Cotton Way
Japan's Mitsui & Co has teamed up with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to invest in Cotton Way, a commercial laundry and textile management company based in Moscow. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Korea, Russia sovereign funds launch investment platform
Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) has agreed to form an investment platform with fellow sovereign wealth fund the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Each side will contribute an initial $250 million and it is hoped the fund will reach $1 billion...
Russia keen to double size of joint PE fund with China
China Investment Corporation (CIC) and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) could double their contribution to their joint fund to $2 billion apiece and expand its investment projects this year.
China’s CIC makes invests in Moscow Exchange IPO
China Investment Corporation (CIC) participated as a cornerstone investor in Moscow Exchange’s $500 million IPO. The deal represents another collaborative effort between the Chinese sovereign wealth fund and its Russian counterpart, Russia Direct Investment...
Russia, China confirm $4b joint investment fund
Russia and China have confirmed plans for a joint $4 billion investment fund, which will be backed by initial $1 billion contributions from their respective sovereign wealth vehicles. Progress on the fund was announced at an economic forum in Moscow attended...
CIC commits $1b to Russian sovereign wealth fund
China Investment Corp. (CIC) will invest $1 billion in a joint Russia-China Investment Fund that will operate in partnership with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Moscow’s debut sovereign wealth fund.
Russia sovereign wealth fund in talks with potential Chinese partner
Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), the country’s new sovereign wealth fund, is in talks with a Chinese group about making joint investments, with details of a partnership potentially to be announced in October.
CIC, KIC chairmen named to high-profile RDIF advisory board
The chairman of China Investment Corp. (CIC), Lou Jiwei, has been named to the international advisory board of the Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Choi Chong Suk, chairman of Korea Investment Corp. (KIC), will also serve on the board alongside Bader...
Russia’s SWF assembles core management team
The Russia Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has assembled its core management team with the appointment of five directors, a legal counsel and an adviser.