Indonesia, India plan state-backed funds eyeing Temasek success

Critics say direct political control of financial institutions invites misuse

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto envisions the country's new sovereign wealth fund rivaling top global players like the  Abu Dhabi Investment Authority within years.  © Reuters

FUMITO AKIYAMA, NQN staff writer

TOKYO -- From Indonesia to India, more emerging Asian economies are looking to launch government-controlled funds to better navigate a world increasingly buffeted by the twist and turns of U.S. monetary policy and geopolitical risks.

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