Neuberger Snags Emerging Markets Portfolio Managers From Schroders
Vera German and Juan Torres will join Neuberger Berman’s EM equities team in London.
Newsmakers
Bob Doll Predicts Growth, Inflation Will Persist in 2026
Annual market projections from Crossmark’s CIO foresee ‘High-Risk Bull Market’ in the coming year.
Monte Tarbox Named Interim CIO of NYC Pension System
Korn Ferry will conduct a search for a permanent replacement for Steven Meier, who resigned in October.
Yup Kim Departs TMRS, Deputy CIO Named Successor
The $44 billion Texas Municipal Retirement System turns to Tom Masthay to replace Kim.
Onur Erzan Appointed President of AB
Erzan takes over today as president, a role now split from the CEO post. Seth Bernstein had held both titles since 2017.
MetLife Completes PineBridge Acquisition
The combined business manages about $735 billion in assets.
New York City Pensions Shelve Recommendation to Rebid BlackRock Mandate, Terminate Fidelity
City Comptroller Brad Lander had proposed the moves, alleging the firms have failed to meet the funds’ net zero plans.
Canada PM Carney Names Investor Mark Wiseman as Ambassador to US
Wiseman has led both the CPPIB and AIMCo and has held several roles at BlackRock.
Northern Trust Shuffles Asset Servicing Leadership for 2026
With the retirement of Teresa Parker, Clive Bellows and Guy Gibson will serve as co-presidents of the unit, and Melanie Pickett will be the chief transformation officer.
Aaron DiCenzo Named CIO of STRS Ohio After Serving on Interim Basis
Formerly the fund’s head of alts, DiCenzo succeeded Matt Worley in March.
Longtime AustralianSuper CIO to Step Down
Mark Delaney announced plans to leave Australia’s largest superannuation fund in June 2026 after 25 years.
Carlyle Taps NEPC’s Bill Ryan as Head of Retirement Solutions
The investment consultant’s defined contribution team leader will join the alts manager in January.
RTX CIO Robin Diamonte to Retire, Deputy Joe Fazzino Named Successor
The long-serving investment head of the aerospace giant will step down in 2026.
NEPC Names Sarah Samuels CIO, Tim McCusker Future CEO
The promotions come as the consultancy celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Steven Meier Named Institutional Vice Chair at Neuberger Berman
The former New York City pension CIO will provide insights and thought leadership in a newly created role.