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October 1, 2026
As ETFs Mature, Institutional Allocators Finding New Roles for Them

Growing sophistication and customization of exchange-traded funds is expanding their use by investors to more strategic, long-term investments.

As ETFs Mature, Institutional Allocators Finding New Roles for Them
PRT Claims Against AT&T Dismissed, but Those Against State Street May Proceed
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that AT&T is off the hook after outsourcing selection of its pension risk transfer provider.
PRT Claims Against AT&T Dismissed, but Those Against State Street May Proceed
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PRT Claims Against AT&T Dismissed, but Those Against State Street May Proceed
What Allocators Can Learn From Each Other
As ETFs Mature, Institutional Allocators Finding New Roles for Them
CPP Investments Ramps Up Energy Infrastructure Investments
NYC Pensions Invest $300M in AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust
Leaning Heavily on Alternative Investments, Foundations Ring Up Strong 2025 Returns
New York Life to Acquire Majority Stake in Invictus Capital Partners
The real estate credit manager manages $20 billion in assets, according to the announcement, and operates loan sourcing and operations platform Verus Mortgage Capital.  
New York Life to Acquire Majority Stake in Invictus Capital Partners
TRENDING: What Allocators Can Learn From Each Other
In a CIO webinar, investment office leaders discussed valuable insights applicable across the allocator industry. 
TRENDING: What Allocators Can Learn From Each Other
TRENDING: CPP Investments Ramps Up Energy Infrastructure Investments

The pension giant’s acquisition of a majority stake in Tarchon is its fourth major investment in the sector in less than one year.

TRENDING: CPP Investments Ramps Up Energy Infrastructure Investments
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
Industry Intel Roundup—Thought Leadership
Chief Investment Officer is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring thought leadership 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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Beyond the Endowment Model
The DEAR framework expands the tool kit for today’s institutional investors.
Sponsored by FTSE Russell
Measuring the World
Through more than 40 years of changing markets, the Russell Indexes have remained comprehensive, objective, predictable, modular and reliable.
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