A Bold History

The untold story of
Singapore’s reserves
and its sovereign wealth fund

During Singapore’s formative years, her founding leaders had a bold vision: an entity dedicated to managing the nation’s reserves. That vision was realised with the establishment of GIC in 1981. This story doesn’t just recount history. It is an account of history being made.

The Untold Story of Singapore's Reserves and GIC

From secret gold purchases to clever diplomatic manoeuvres – uncover the pivotal moments that led to the creation of GIC, the world’s first non-commodity sovereign wealth fund, with the sole purpose of securing Singapore’s financial future.