Behind Nikko Asset Management’s Rebrand to Amova
The change is intended to reflect a new era for the firm, including its global growth, according to CEO Stefanie Drews.
Newsmakers
South Carolina State Pensions’ Investment Manager Promotes Bryan Moore to CIO
The former deputy and interim CIO will oversee the investments for the state’s five defined benefit plans.
CIO Presents 2025 Industry Innovation Awards
Chief Investment Officer honored the institutional investors, asset managers and service providers driving innovation in their fields at the 2025 Industry Innovation Awards dinner.
A photo gallery from the Influential Investors Forum and the awards event is available here.
NextGen Leaders Point to Career Growth, Peer Recognition
Members of the annual CIO list of rising institutional allocators shared how the NextGen program has affected their career development.
Stefan Strein to Receive CIO’s 2025 Versatility Award
The Cleveland Clinic CIO has set up a thriving generalist team that has also become an incubator for investing leaders.
Andrew Palmer to Receive CIO’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
The now-retired CIO of the Maryland pension system is regarded as a trusted mentor, a proponent of bringing investments in-house and an advocate for reducing volatility and increasing sustainability in public pension funds.
Tom Steyer’s Galvanize Sees Climate Transition as Major Opportunity
The impact investment firm, founded in 2021, has expertise and advantages across asset classes, according to its equities CIO, Seth Kirkham.
Sun Life Names Tom Murphy President of New Asset Management Division
The $1.1 trillion manager aims to accelerate its global growth.
Jacmel Partners’ Infrastructure Platform Names Shaquille O’Neal as Founding Partner
The alternative investment manager, which previously invested in the development of LaGuardia Airport, will join forces with the NBA champion to make impact investments.
Janet Dhillon Confirmed by Senate as PBGC Director
Dhillon was confirmed in a block of 108 appointees to various federal departments and agencies.
CalPERS Hires June Kim Away From CalSTRS as Deputy CIO for Public Markets
Kim will make the move on December 1 and take the spot previously held by Dan Bienvenue, who left in April.
TIAA Hires ex-BlackRock Retirement Head for Business Development
Rob Crothers will lead efforts to develop strategic partnerships for guaranteed income and more.
Rich Nuzum Speaks About What’s Next for OCIO
The Franklin Templeton outsourcing chief discussed the rapid growth of the industry in a CIO webinar.
CaLSTRS’ Scott Chan Appointed to FCLTGlobal Board
The long-term-investing-focused nonprofit added multiple senior members to its board.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Names Adela Skenderasi as CIO
The OCIO executive will take the helm of the foundation’s investments in October.