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April 16, 2026
Service Providers Rolling Out Tools Needed for Total Portfolio Approach
Private markets data are emerging as a blind spot for allocators seeking a holistic view of an entire portfolio, so products are being tailored to help.
Service Providers Rolling Out Tools Needed for Total Portfolio Approach
Deadline Tomorrow for 2026 Knowledge Broker Nominations!

Each year, for our Knowledge Brokers list, Chief Investment Officer asks our audience of respected CIOs and allocators which consultants and advisers have “done right by them” in the current market environment.

We are interested in learning to whom you look for wisdom, insight and guidance. Please nominate individuals you turn to, either in person or online, whether it is an investment manager, economist, peer, consultant or adviser. The extended deadline is tomorrow, April 17!

Deadline Tomorrow for 2026 Knowledge Broker Nominations!
POPULAR STORIES
New York City Pension Funds Return 13% in Fiscal 2026
Family Offices Face a Turning Point
Goldman Sachs to Add $30B in Assets Through NEOS Acquisition
La Caisse Returns 5.1% in First Half of Year
PBGC Makes Coverage Assessments for Prospective Pension Plans Permanent
Norges Bank CEO Warns Disasters, Crises Could Wipe Out $2.4T SWF
NYC Pension System to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing
The New York City Housing Investment Initiative, announced by Comptroller Mark Levine, would deploy $1 billion per year over the next four years.
NYC Pension System to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing
March Market Losses Drive Down Corporate Pension Funding, Quarter Still Strong
The funded status of the largest 100 U.S. corporate defined benefit plans improved by $6 billion in the year’s first quarter, according to Milliman.
March Market Losses Drive Down Corporate Pension Funding, Quarter Still Strong
Federal Guidance: Proxy Advisers, Others May Be ERISA Fiduciaries
The Department of Labor clarified that proxy advisers “regularly fit the definition of functional fiduciaries” and that the actions of managers, sovereign funds and others could also make them advice fiduciaries. 
Federal Guidance: Proxy Advisers, Others May Be ERISA Fiduciaries
IMF Warns Middle East War Could Lead to Global Recession

The conflict has halted the economic momentum from 2025, according to the global organization.

IMF Warns Middle East War Could Lead to Global Recession
October Three Acquires Broker Education Provider
Broker Educational Sales & Training content will be integrated into October Three’s Retirement Learning Center.
October Three Acquires Broker Education Provider
TRENDING: Manager Selection Seen Driving Return Dispersion
Endowments and foundations with similar asset allocations are experiencing a divergence in returns, according to OCIO Analytics.
TRENDING: Manager Selection Seen Driving Return Dispersion
TRENDING: BlackRock Sees Strong Institutional Demand for Private Credit
The asset class, along with infrastructure, drove the firm’s inflows during the first quarter, while executives downplayed woes related to investor BDC redemptions.
TRENDING: BlackRock Sees Strong Institutional Demand for Private Credit
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
Industry Intel Roundup—Featured White Paper
Chief Investment Officer is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring white papers sponsored by or featuring experts in the industry. The content was created to supply actionable insights to institutional asset owners regarding investing and governance.
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