CIO Alert, February 26, 2026

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February 26, 2026

Victory Capital Makes Competing Bid for Janus Henderson

The consideration of $57.04 per share is 16% greater than Trian’s acquisition bid.

Equities, Gold Drove Wyoming Retirement System’s 17.8% Return in 2025

WRS assets surpassed $13.1 billion at the end of the year.

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Bar Institutional Investors From Buying Single-Family Homes

The legislation came on the same day President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union speech, said: ‘We want homes for people, not corporations.’

Insurers Plan to Increase Alts Allocations

Carriers have an optimistic outlook but are also signaling caution by reducing risk, according to Conning.

MFS President: We Are Seeing Unintended Consequences of Passive Investing

Citing Vanguard’s Jack Bogle, Carol Geremia told investors that a better balance between active and passive investments is needed.

Leasing activity is picking up for a sector emerging from several years of headwinds.

TRENDING: Commercial Real Estate Investors See a Rebound Ahead

The assets of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System rose to $106 billion at the end of December, as equities and real estate gained.

TRENDING: OMERS Returns 6% in 2025, Dragged by Private Equity

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.