Alternatives March 2, 2026

What the Push for Alts in Retail Channels Means for Institutional Investors

Limited partners have questions about their managers’ quest for new sources of capital.

The Evolution of Asset Management

Forces from the decline of defined benefit pension funds to the rise of artificial intelligence are changing the asset management industry, how does it affect institutional allocators?

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Alternatives March 13, 2026

Private Equity Dealmaking Set to Rebound, per McKinsey

While deal value is increasing, the industry still faces structural headwinds.

Asset Allocation March 12, 2026

Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty, Institutional Investors Rein In Return Expectations

Nearly half of surveyed investors said they expect lower returns from companies in the S&P 500 Index in 2026, according to research from asset manager Commonfund.

Alternatives March 12, 2026

What LPs Expect From Their Alts Managers

Limited partners report that ‘depth beats noise, and alignment beats hype’ when evaluating new general partners, according to a survey from LP networking community Commonplace.

Pensions March 12, 2026

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Commits $249M to Real Assets, Alternatives

The $60.8 billion IMRF re-upped with existing managers.

Pensions March 11, 2026

Corporate Pensions See Mixed Funding Ratios in February

Some barometers found funding surpluses pushing near 110%. 

Corporate Moves March 11, 2026

Janus Henderson Rejects Victory Capital Acquisition Proposal

The asset manager’s board reaffirmed its preference to be acquired by Trian and General Catalyst.

Newsmakers March 10, 2026

Cranston Named CEO of $235B Multi-Family-Office Firm Cresset

The firm’s founders will step back and take executive co-chair roles, as of April 15.

Corporate Moves March 10, 2026

Easterly Asset Management to Acquire Fund Management Business From Olstein

Mutual funds from Olstein Capital Management will be reorganized and managed by Easterly Snow.

Newsmakers March 10, 2026

Thomas Kim Elevated to SBCERA Deputy CIO

The newly created role at the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association comes as CIO Donald Pierce has announced plans to retire later this year.

Asset Allocation March 10, 2026

Norges Bank Takes Major Palantir Position Amid Suspension of Council on Ethics

Palantir Technologies has been accused of contributing to human rights violations by providing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with software used to track targets for mass deportation.

Alternatives March 9, 2026

IFM Investors Maps Path for Australia’s Super Funds to Meet US Infrastructure Funding Gap

To revitalize American infrastructure, IFM described pension funding as a ‘generational opportunity.’

Alternatives March 9, 2026

Private Credit Grapples With Sustained Investor Skepticism

Investor unease has pressured the investment class.

Alternatives March 9, 2026

Indiana Mandates Access to Crypto Investments for Participants in Certain State Retirement Plans

The state is the first in the U.S. to require digital assets be an investment option in public defined contribution plans through a brokerage window. 

Pensions March 6, 2026

Australian-Canadian Pension Initiative Could Unite $14T for Investing by 2040

Australia’s industry superannuation funds and a group of Canadian public pension funds plan to work together to increase investment in their respective regions.

Newsmakers March 6, 2026

CAAT CEO Dobson to Leave Following Vacation Payout Probe

The chief executive of the $17B plan had received a $1.2M payout in lieu of vacation time.