CIO Alert, March 12, 2026

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March 12, 2026

What LPs Expect From Their Alts Managers

Limited partners report that ‘depth beats noise, and alignment beats hype’ when evaluating new general partners, according to a survey from LP networking community Commonplace.

Janus Henderson Rejects Victory Capital Acquisition Proposal

The asset manager’s board reaffirmed its preference to be acquired by Trian and General Catalyst.

Corporate Pensions See Mixed Funding Ratios in February

Some barometers found funding surpluses pushing near 110%.

Cranston Named CEO of $235B Multi-Family-Office Firm Cresset

The firm’s founders will step back and take executive co-chair roles, as of April 15.

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Commits $249M to Real Assets, Alternatives

The $60.8 billion IMRF re-upped with existing managers.

Investor unease has pressured the investment class.

TRENDING: Private Credit Grapples With Sustained Investor Skepticism

Increased oil prices and other costs could affect rate policy decisions, although observers have not yet changed long-term forecasts.

TRENDING: Iran Conflict Expected to Fuel Inflation, Further Destabilize Market

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.