CIO Alert, February 12, 2026

For the world’s largest asset owners

February 12, 2026

Nuveen Deal for Schroders Would Form $2.5T Manager

The proposed $13.5 billion acquisition would propel the combined firm to be one of the world's 10 largest by AUM.

In ‘Turbulent Year,’ University Endowments Report Average 10.9% Return

Institutions withdrew more than $33 billion to support spending, according to the 2025 NACUBO-Commonfund study of endowments.

Manager Who Stole Millions From Pension Clients Files for Congressional Run

Alan Bond was convicted in 2003 for stealing millions in kickback and cherry-picking schemes. Now he is running for a House seat as an independent in New Jersey. Bond says much has changed since then.

Neuberger Berman to Acquire McKinsey’s Wealth and Asset Management Unit

MIO Partners will be integrated into Neuberger following SEC scrutiny of McKinsey’s nonpublic information controls.

Cerity Partners to Merge With Investment Consultant Verus

The combined firm would manage and advise on $1.3 trillion in assets.

WTW Sees Nearly $100B UK Pension Risk Transfer Market in 2026

Favorable pricing and strong competition could drive industry growth this year.

Conflicting trends of asset outperformance and risk driven by increasing workplace disability claims are expected to affect the funds, according to S&P Global.

TRENDING: Public Pensions’ Growing Private Investments Expected to Further Raise Volatility in 2026

Quantitative hedge funds are hiring staff to trade bets on sporting and political events, but winning the trust of institutional investors will be a big challenge.

TRENDING: Quant Firms Boost Prediction Markets Trading Teams

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.