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February 5, 2026
Expect Equity Markets to Broaden in 2026, Led by Small Caps, International

Both fiscal and monetary stimulus should boost earnings in the U.S. and abroad, with dollar weakness continuing to underpin international stocks.

Expect Equity Markets to Broaden in 2026, Led by Small Caps, International
Mark Levine’s Priorities at the NYC Pension System
The New York City Comptroller aims to increase investments in affordable housing and continue the office’s sustainability initiatives.
Mark Levine’s Priorities at the NYC Pension System
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Exec Sentenced for Embezzling Millions From CFA Institute
Insurers Further Embrace Private Credit
With Mega-IPOs, Index Concentration Can Encourage Shift Toward Active Management
New Jersey Pension Fund Seeks Emerging Private Equity Managers
How Institutional Investors Should Approach Their Credit Allocations
Penn PSERS Approves up to $25B Public Equity Mandate With BNY Investments
Finding the Right Sports and Media Investment Opportunities
Not all investors may have access to the most coveted teams, but opportunities abound in the $2.5 trillion sports economy.
Finding the Right Sports and Media Investment Opportunities
Institutional Investors See Crypto, Private Equity as Top Assets for Risk-Adjusted Returns

U.S. corporate debt and stocks, along with gold, are among the least attractive assets for managers over the next five years, according to Nickel Digital Management.

Institutional Investors See Crypto, Private Equity as Top Assets for Risk-Adjusted Returns
SWFs Must Bolster Resiliency During Volatile Times, per IFSWF

According to the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, its investors’ strategies will not succeed by relying on asset allocation alone.

 

SWFs Must Bolster Resiliency During Volatile Times, per IFSWF
Investment Gains Fuel Fifth Straight Year of Asset Growth in PBGC Pension Insurance Programs

The agency’s single-employer and multiemployer programs reported positive net positions of $62.2 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively.

Investment Gains Fuel Fifth Straight Year of Asset Growth in PBGC Pension Insurance Programs
TRENDING: Meiji Yasuda Expands US PRT Business With Banner Life Acquisition
The previous insurance arm of Legal & General Group PLC was purchased by the Japanese insurer for $2.3 billion.
TRENDING: Meiji Yasuda Expands US PRT Business With Banner Life Acquisition
TRENDING: As Private-Market Momentum Continues to Grow, Market Infrastructure Improvements Rise Too

Additional retail and retirement-plan demand are expected to broaden distribution of private markets, but they will also bring scrutiny and comparisons to public markets.

TRENDING: As Private-Market Momentum Continues to Grow, Market Infrastructure Improvements Rise Too
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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Market Entry Report – Investment Management in Australia
Rainmaker's foundational report on the size and structure of Australia's investment market.
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