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Active ETFs Play Increased Role in Institutional PortfoliosActive ETFs Play Increased Role in Institutional Portfolios
Asset Allocation October 1, 2026

Active ETFs Play Increased Role in Institutional Portfolios

The investment funds offer advantages and challenges in both active and passive strategies, analysts say.

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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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.
Pensions October 14, 2026

L&G Snags UK’s Largest PRT Mandate of 2026 With UBS

The $2.4 billion buy-in will secure retirement benefits for 7,000 members.
Asset Allocation October 14, 2026

Institutional Investors’ New View of ETFs

In partnering with State Street on exchange-traded funds, the Texas Permanent School Fund and the University of California Board of Regents demonstrate novel uses for the vehicles.

Alternatives October 13, 2026

Ohio Police & Fire to Invest up to $100M in Industrial Real Estate Fund

The $22 billion pension fund is looking to boost its real estate assets closer to its target allocation.

Asset Allocation October 13, 2026

UK Venture Fundraising Reaches Q3 Record

Venture capital firms in the country raised $23.3 billion this year through September, including $6.9 billion in the third quarter, according to HSBC and Dealroom.
Asset Allocation October 13, 2026

Family Offices Shift Focus to Global Developed Equities

Investment managers also plan to significantly boost their holdings in hedge funds and private equity, according to Citi Wealth research.

Pensions October 13, 2026

Pension Funding Soars in September due to Interest Rate Hike

A 47-bps jump in benchmark corporate bond rates offset one of the largest market losses of the year.
Asset Allocation October 12, 2026

Brown University Posts 19.6% Fiscal Year Return

The institution's endowment grew to $9.5 billion in a year marked by strong VC returns.
Newsmakers October 9, 2026

Cresset Capital Names Joe Zidle as Chief Market Strategist

The former Blackstone and Merrill Lynch executive had recently launched his own firm.
Investment Team Structure October 8, 2026

San Diego Seeks CIO

The California city is looking for an investment manager to oversee its $2.8 billion portfolio.

October 8, 2026

SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech

The former CIO accused of a cherry-picking scheme will be sentenced on one charge.
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