CIO Alert, April 9, 2026

For the world’s largest asset owners

April 9, 2026

How to Responsibly Address AI in Your Portfolio

The Intentional Endowments Network reviews what endowments and foundations need to know about artificial intelligence.

Morgan Stanley’s OCIO Boss Sees Scale, Differentiation Supporting Growth

Sona Menon, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's head of OCIO, says growth is strong among retirement, high-net-worth, endowment and foundation clients, with growing interest from insurers.

Mercer Reshuffles Senior Investment Leadership to Drive Client Impact

The firm created and filled the new role of CIO for global alternatives and named a US CIO, as well as a global head of multi-asset and head of investment partnerships.

Former Regional Director to Return to SEC as Head of Enforcement

Securities lawyer David Woodcock will return to the Securities and Exchange Commission to lead the division, effective May 4.

Proposed Federal Budget for Fiscal 2027 Would Cut Staff, Funds for SEC, CFTC

The plan would further affect agencies already grappling with reduced staffing.

MetLife Investment Management Hires New Head of Real Estate, Agriculture From Blackstone

Beginning in October, Andrea Drasites will lead $108.9 billion in real estate investments at the asset manager.

OCIO Fiducient Advisors Acquires Plan Consultant Axia Advisory

The retirement plan consultant brings $1.9 billion in assets to the growing firm.

MSCI Buys Secondaries Market Data Company PM Insights

With the purchase, the index provider seeks to bring transparency to private market pricing, valuation, transaction and liquidity data.

Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System CEO Greg Samorajski and Chief Benefits Officer Steven Herbert are the subject of separate investigations.

TRENDING: IPERS Executives Placed on Administrative Leave Following Misconduct Allegations

The $300 billion pension giant has been increasing its holdings of international and emerging markets equities.

TRENDING: New York Common Commits $1.4B to Emerging Market Equities

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.

Sponsored by ISS Securities Class Action Services

How Big Data, AI, and Litigation Funding are Revolutionizing Securities Class Actions

This white paper explores the forces revolutionizing securities class actions.