CIC's head departs

The Chinese sovereign wealth fund's leader stepped down.

China Investment Corporation (CIC) announced Ding Xuedong has stepped down from his position as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Ding joined from China’s State Council and took office at CIC in2013.Currently, CIC is allocating approximately 40 percent to alternative investments.

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