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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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.

Market Moves March 6, 2026

Iran Conflict Expected to Fuel Inflation, Further Destabilize Market

Increased oil prices and other costs could affect rate policy decisions, although observers have not yet changed long-term forecasts.

Regulation March 4, 2026

SEC’s Arbitration Shift Still Sparks Fears Over US Stock Valuations

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s September 2025 policy shift on mandatory arbitration clauses has not gained in popularity.

Newsmakers March 4, 2026

Michael Gould Named CIO of Lehigh Endowment

Gould had served as the university’s interim CIO since August 2025.

Pensions March 4, 2026

Public Pension Funds Are Getting Healthier. Their New Problem: Paying the Bills

As funding levels rebound, retirement systems face an unexpected shift—one that could force them to rethink investment strategy, liquidity and long-term risk.

Regulation March 3, 2026

Vanguard Settles States’ Coal Stock Manipulation Complaint for $29.5M

The case, filed by 11 state attorneys general, also named BlackRock and State Street, and those managers have not settled to date.

Newsmakers March 3, 2026

Endowments, Foundations Could Drive Fidelity’s OCIO Push

The manager has nearly doubled assets from higher education and nonprofits over the last three years, according to outsourcing boss Christian Pariseault.