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News May 15, 2026

PBGC Releases New Guidance on Pension Plan Mergers Involving Federal Relief Funds

The agency added FAQs providing new detail on merger approvals, withdrawal liability calculations and post-merger restrictions.

Pensions May 15, 2026

California, New York Pension Funds Take Aim at Proposed SpaceX Share Structure

CalPERS, the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the New York City Comptroller’s Office wrote a letter specifying that Elon Musk would have outsized control of the company after an IPO.

Opinion May 15, 2026

Why We Co-Filed: Shareholder Engagement as Fiduciary Imperative in Age of Surveillance Risk

Two foundation leaders urge peers to engage with the companies in which they invest to better align investment strategies with missions and long-term priorities.

Regulation May 14, 2026

Senate Banking Committee Advances Digital Regulatory Framework Bill

Lawmakers passed the legislation out of committee, securing two Democrat votes, but it faces expected concerns in the full Senate.

Newsmakers May 14, 2026

Monte Tarbox Brings Diversified Approach to NYC Pensions’ Investments

The CIO of the Bureau of Asset Management, overseeing New York City’s $306 billion in retirement assets across five funds, draws from his union pension background.

Corporate Moves May 13, 2026

Apollo Plans Daily Pricing for Private Credit Funds

The manager with $834 billion in credit AUM seeks to provide greater transparency across its portfolio by September, according to an earnings call.

Regulation May 13, 2026

Atkins: ‘Let the Market Decide’ Frequency of Corporate Financial Reporting

The SEC recently proposed a rule that would allow public firms to opt for semiannual reporting instead of the current quarterly norm.

Newsmakers May 13, 2026

Lisa Longino Appointed CIO of Merged Equitable-Corebridge Company

Corebridge’s current CIO will assume the role once the merger is completed later this year.

Pensions May 12, 2026

Canadian Pensions Gain 0.4% in Q1 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Surging energy stocks slightly offset a tech sell-off, according to RBC Investor Services and Northern Trust.

Pensions May 12, 2026

Corporate Pension Plans Inch Further Into Surplus Territory

In response, plan sponsors are strategizing about more than pension risk transfers.

Newsmakers May 12, 2026

Blue Owl Capital Names Deva Mishra as Head of Insurance Solutions

Effective July 6, Mishra will help build out the investment manager’s insurance platform.

Newsmakers May 11, 2026

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Appoints Intelligence Strategy Head

Feifei Wu will serve in the newly established role of senior managing director for investment technology and applied intelligence.

Newsmakers May 8, 2026

Iowa Pension Chief Executive Resigns Following Misconduct Probes

IPERS CEO Greg Samorajski resigned amidst a misconduct investigation, while Chief Benefits Officer Steven Herbert was fired after a separate misconduct investigation.

Regulation May 8, 2026

PBGC Initiates ‘Friend of the Court’ Program

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's project aims to help private parties in cases that could have broader implications for defined benefit pensions.

Investment Team Structure May 7, 2026

Asset Manager Team Compensation Set to Increase Despite Market Volatility, Uncertainty

Fundraising woes will weigh on private equity bonuses, a report from Johnson Associates finds.