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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Pensions March 17, 2026

Swiss Re Makes Inaugural US Retiree Longevity Transaction

The $2 billion transaction was conducted with Athene as counterparty.

Asset Allocation March 17, 2026

Institutional Investors Shift US Equities, Dollar Positions to Global Markets, per Report

Bracing for a turbulent 2026, allocators are seeking investments in emerging markets and the euro, according to the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Manager Selection March 17, 2026

Australia’s REST Backs Nuveen Retail Property Fund With $250M

The asset manager raised $330 million from a trio of superannuation funds for its U.S. Cities Retail Fund.

Regulation March 16, 2026

SEC Enforcement Division Director Steps Down

Margaret Ryan is succeeded by Sam Waldon, who has returned to the role of acting director.

Newsmakers March 16, 2026

Cleveland Clinic CIO Stefan Strein Moves to University of North Carolina

Strein will succeed Jonathon King, who retired after 20 years, in heading the University of North Carolina Management Co.

Newsmakers March 16, 2026

Canada Infrastructure Bank CIO to Retire

John Casola will leave the $19 billion investor at the end of March.

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.