CIO Alert, December 11, 2025

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December 11, 2025

2025 Asset Management & Service Provider Awards Profiles Published

CIO has profiled the asset management, consultant/advisory and service provider firms that drive innovation in institutional investing.

University of Utah to Fund Athletic Program via Private Equity

A partnership with Otro Capital is intended to offset the cost of sharing revenue with the school’s athletes.

NEPC Names Sarah Samuels CIO, Tim McCusker Future CEO

The promotions come as the consultancy celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Penn SERS Returns 4.71% in Q3, 11.29% Year-to-Date

Emerging markets equities were the top-performing assets for the pension fund in the year’s third quarter.

Plan Sponsors Can Submit 2 New Forms Through PBGC Filing System

The online portal now includes standard termination filings and coverage determination requests.

Investors from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will join Affinity Partners in the Ellison family’s bid to wrest the media company away from Netflix.

TRENDING: Gulf Sovereign Funds Join Paramount Bid for Warner Bros.

Set to be voted on in both houses, the legislation includes provisions that would bar U.S. investments to the Chinese military and economy.

TRENDING: Defense Bill Would Restrict US Investment in China

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.