ASIA: IMF to discuss government investment funds

Updated December 26, 2007 20:18:31

The dramatic rescue of the world's second biggest investment bank by a Chinese government company has highlighted the growing power of so-called sovereign funds.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: John Edwards, Chief Economist for Australia and New Zealand with HSBC; Mark Thirwell, Director, International Economy Program, Lowy Institute