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Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds

Applying Advanced Financial Strategy to Preserve, Grow and Deploy National Wealth

Scheduled Dates
Date Venue Fees
19 - 23 Oct 2026 London $ 7,500
03 - 07 May 2027 London $ 7,500
18 - 22 Oct 2027 London $ 7,500

Course Summary

Sovereign wealth funds operate within a highly complex investment landscape where preserving, growing, and deploying national wealth requires sophisticated corporate finance capabilities. This course explores how modern corporate finance principles can be applied to sovereign investing, helping professionals make informed decisions on capital allocation, investment evaluation, portfolio construction, governance, and long-term value creation. The Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course provides participants with a deeper understanding of global capital markets, evolving investment strategies, and the financial frameworks required to support sustainable wealth generation across generations.

Participants will examine contemporary developments in market structures, valuation methodologies, portfolio optimisation techniques, and sovereign investment governance practices. The training course also explores emerging themes such as behavioural finance, sustainability considerations, geopolitical influences, and technological developments shaping future investment decisions. The Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course equips professionals with advanced analytical and strategic capabilities to strengthen investment performance while aligning financial objectives with national priorities and long-term economic goals.

Skills & Competencies

From this Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic capital allocation
  • Advanced investment appraisal
  • Portfolio optimisation techniques
  • Corporate finance analysis
  • Sovereign investment governance
  • Long-term value creation planning

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course, you will learn to:

  • Apply advanced corporate finance principles within sovereign investment environments.
  • Evaluate investment opportunities using valuation and appraisal techniques.
  • Improve capital allocation decisions across multiple asset classes.
  • Assess risk and return within diversified investment portfolios.
  • Analyse global capital market developments and their investment implications.

How You Will Learn

Participants will explore corporate finance concepts, sovereign investment strategies, portfolio management techniques, and governance frameworks through practical analysis and guided discussions. Learning focuses on applying financial principles to capital allocation decisions, valuation challenges, investment opportunities, and long-term wealth creation within sovereign investment environments.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for investment management, capital allocation, portfolio oversight, and financial strategy within sovereign wealth funds and institutional investment organisations. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to strengthen corporate finance capabilities in long-term investment environments.

This Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Sovereign wealth fund executives and investment professionals
  • Portfolio managers and investment analysts
  • Corporate finance and financial strategy professionals
  • Chief investment officers and finance directors
  • Risk management and governance professionals
Course Outline
Day 1

The changing foundations of corporate finance

  • The evolution of corporate finance theory
  • Shareholder versus stakeholder value creation
  • A brief history of market mania, panics and crashes
  • The changing structure of global capital markets
  • Behavioural finance and market inefficiencies
  • Corporate finance lessons from financial crises
  • Implications for sovereign wealth funds
Day 2

Capital allocation and value creation

  • Principles of strategic capital allocation
  • Practical guide to financial modelling with Excel
  • Investment appraisal under uncertainty
  • Portfolio construction and optimisation
  • Dividends, buy-backs and corporate value
  • Real options and strategic flexibility
  • Measuring value creation through ROIC and EVA
Day 3

Market efficiency and investment opportunities

  • The Efficient Market Hypothesis
  • Behavioural finance and investor psychology
  • Shiller’s theory of market exuberance
  • ETF growth and passive investment flows
  • The inelastic markets hypothesis
  • Implications for sovereign investment strategy
Day 4

Sovereign wealth funds and global capital allocation

  • The evolution of sovereign wealth funds
  • Investment mandates and governance frameworks
  • Sovereign wealth funds versus pension funds
  • Long-term investment strategies
  • Corporate governance and stewardship
  • Global sovereign wealth fund case studies
Day 5

The future of corporate finance and sovereign investing

  • Artificial intelligence and investment decision making
  • Sustainability and ESG considerations
  • Geopolitical risk and investment strategy
  • Future trends in global capital markets
  • Building resilient investment portfolios
  • Developing a long-term sovereign investment framework
Options & Brochure

Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align corporate finance principles with their investment mandates, governance structures, and strategic objectives. Customisation allows participants to focus on relevant portfolio challenges, capital allocation priorities, and investment frameworks that directly support long-term wealth preservation and growth goals.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Corporate Finance for Sovereign Wealth Funds training course:

  • Stronger sovereign investment decision-making
  • Enhanced capital allocation effectiveness
  • Improved portfolio risk assessment
  • Better governance and stewardship practices
  • Greater long-term wealth preservation capability
  • Enhanced alignment with national objectives
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Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

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GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

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