Would you like to help strengthen the financial sector in Tromsø? The Norwegian Parliament has passed the law establishing the State Fund in Tromsø, and recruitment for key positions at the new fund is now underway. The fund will start with a capital of NOK 15 billion, with the potential to double after gaining some experience.

The Government Pension Fund Norway, managed by Folketrygdfondet, posted a result of NOK 24.7 billion in the first half of the year, equivalent to a return of 6.97%. The capital stood at NOK 379 billion at the end of the period.