Asset Allocation October 26, 2026

Insurers Find Greater Use for ETFs

Exchange-traded fund usage has reached a record high among general account investors that are using the vehicles for several purposes.

Institutional Use of ETFs

A review of how the continued growth of ETFs is affecting institutional investors’ use of the structure in their portfolios, and for what?

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Corporate Moves October 26, 2026

Apollo to Take Stake in Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital

As part of the deal, the affiliate of the Abu Dhabi government’s sovereign fund will receive $5 billion in commitments for alternative strategies.

Regulation October 23, 2026

Broker/Dealer Firms Receive Green Light on Projecting Investment Performance, Targeted Returns from SEC

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority originally filed the new marketing rule in February.

Asset Allocation October 22, 2026

Dartmouth Endowment Returns 17.5% in Fiscal 2026

Assets managed by the college rose to $10 billion at the end of June.

Pensions October 22, 2026

PBGC Updates Premium Rates, Guarantee Limits for 2027

Both measures will rise slightly more than inflation next year.

Asset Allocation October 21, 2026

PSP Investments and Nuveen Launch $790M Commercial Real Estate Joint Venture

The two firms will acquire open-air shopping centers across the U.S.

Opinion October 21, 2026

Why the SEC Should Reverse Course on Shareholder Arbitration Clauses

About 1 year after the Securities and Exchange Commission authorized the controversial option, SpaceX is the only IPO to include one.

Research October 21, 2026

ICPM Names 2026 Research Award Recipient

The paper, ‘Pricing of Geopolitical Tensions Over a Century’ was named winner of this year’s prize.

Asset Allocation October 20, 2026

Japan GPIF Returns 16.5% in Fiscal 2025 After Tepid 0.7% Gain in 2024

Despite the robust returns, the world’s largest pension fund fell short of its benchmark’s performance.

Asset Allocation October 20, 2026

Princeton Endowment Sees 23.7% Return in Fiscal 2026

Assets managed by the Princeton University Investment Co. rose to $42.3 billion. 

Research October 20, 2026

Netherlands, Denmark Take Top Retirement Systems Spots for 2026

Iceland, Singapore, Israel and Australia joined them as the best pension systems in the world, according to Marsh and the CFA Institute.

Newsmakers October 19, 2026

ICI CEO, President Eric Pan to Leave by June 2027

Pan said he wants to ‘pursue new opportunities while I still can.’

Risk October 19, 2026

What the Great Wealth Transfer Means for Endowments and Foundations

Nonprofits should begin engaging with the next generation of donors early, sources say, and should broaden the vehicles they use to accept donations.

Risk October 16, 2026

NYC Comptroller Levine Calls for Pause in Anthropic IPO Plans

The artificial intelligence lab should focus on addressing risks, Levine stated.

Asset Allocation October 16, 2026

Harvard Endowment Returns 27.1% in FY 2026

Assets managed by the Harvard Management Co. rose to $68 billion, driven by venture capital, equities and hedge funds.

Asset Allocation October 15, 2026

BlackRock AUM Tops $15.5T

The asset manager saw $205 billion in inflows during the year’s third quarter, driven by exchange-traded funds.