Who's Next for Maharlika Fund After Joel Consing's Departure?
Rafael "Joel" Consing Jr., CEO of the Philippines' Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), is set to step down by the end of November. While Finance Undersecretary Ma. Angela "Angel" Ignacio is reportedly being considered as a successor, the final decision rests with the President. The transition raises questions about the future direction and governance of the nascent sovereign wealth fund.
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