Despite Private Credit Worries, Insurers’ Demand for Alts Remains Strong
Insurers are looking to expand their investments in asset-based finance assets and other investment-grade opportunities, according to AllianceBernstein’s CIO for insurance.
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STOXX Indexes Announces Partnership With SEI, Andrew Ang
The iSTOXX Ang Research Enhanced Index Suite will target momentum, quality and value factors.
Smaller Staff, Fewer Resources Continue Driving OCIO Adoption Among Smaller Endowments
Moving to an outsourced CIO model has become a necessity for many small teams.
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Pledges Independence Under Senate Scrutiny
President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Federal Reserve outlined his plans for an inflation overhaul and sidestepped rate questions.
SEC, CFTC Propose Reduced Reporting Requirements for Private Funds
The changes would undo enhanced requirements put in place under former President Joe Biden.
A Valuable Diversifier in an Era of Uncertainty and Concentration
The latent opportunities of undervalued Japanese firms offer defense against a down cycle for US technology, writes Amova Asset Management’s chief global strategist.
Family Office Priorities Shift Amidst Generational Transitions
Younger generations are developing investment strategies that differ from those of office founders, according to a report from Ocorian.
Australia, Its Super Funds Plan to Increase UK Collaborations
The two commonwealth countries signed an agreement to further unlock bilateral investment of superannuation and pension capital.
Niall O’Sullivan Named Global CIO at Mercer
O’Sullivan will succeed Hooman Kaveh in the position on May 1.
TIFF Taps Former Columbia Endowment COO as New Operations Chief
Julius Mercado joins the outsourced CIO specialist, overseeing fund operations, portfolio reporting and data and analytics.
BlackRock: Record High Corporate Pension Surplus Levels Need to Be Preserved
According to the asset manager, plan sponsors should focus on investments, plan management and governance to help plans achieve and maintain full funding.
NYC Pension System to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing
The New York City Housing Investment Initiative, announced by Comptroller Mark Levine, would deploy $1 billion per year over the next four years.
March Market Losses Drive Down Corporate Pension Funding, Quarter Still Strong
The funded status of the largest 100 U.S. corporate defined benefit plans improved by $6 billion in the year’s first quarter, according to Milliman.
Federal Guidance: Proxy Advisers, Others May Be ERISA Fiduciaries
The Department of Labor clarified that proxy advisers “regularly fit the definition of functional fiduciaries” and that the actions of managers, sovereign funds and others could also make them advice fiduciaries.
IMF Warns Middle East War Could Lead to Global Recession
The conflict has halted the economic momentum from 2025, according to the global organization.