North Dakota Rolls Out Transparency Website for Legacy Fund
What happened
The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office released a new website detailing the investments and performance of the Legacy Fund, the state's sovereign wealth fund. The fund, which is financed by 30% of North Dakota’s oil and gas production and extraction tax, is valued at just over $15 billion. The site allows users to explore investments by country, filter by asset class, and download data.
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Why it matters
The Legacy Fund was established by a constitutional amendment in 2010. The rollout of the transparency website provides public access to the fund's investment details, which is part of a broader push for financial openness in North Dakota. However, one lawmaker behind the transparency push noted that the website falls short of its intended purpose.
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Who's involved
- North DakotaThe state where the Legacy Fund operates and the transparency website was launched.
- Bernie SatromA legislator who sponsored the bill aimed at increasing transparency in North Dakota.
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The entities involved
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North Dakota
state of the United States of America
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Bernie Satrom
American businessman and politician
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