The law of sovereign wealth funds
By: Fabio Bassan
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9780857932358
Subjects: Law and legislation; Foreign Investments; Investment of public funds; Sovereign wealth funds
Description: This book provides a definition and classification for Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and discusses its phenomenon within the legal context. It identifies the rules applicable to SWFs and focuses on the bilateral relationships between states. In eight extensive chapters, Fabio Bassan considers whether SWFs may enjoy immunity with respect to host state measures as well as protection in Bilateral Investment Treaties Written from an international law perspective, The Law of Sovereign Wealth Funds will appeal to students of international business, international organizations, banks and governments.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-167) and index.