Stanford’s Merged Pool Returns 14.3% in Fiscal 2025
The balance in the institution’s primary investment vehicle, which includes endowment assets, rose to $47.7 billion in assets under management.
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Liquidity, Operational Shocks Pose Major Issues for Superannuation Funds
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s new Financial Stability Review also emphasized the importance of building resilience to financial and cybersecurity stress.
Madison Dearborn Partners to Acquire Stake in Insurer
The private equity firm will take a minority investment in the Insurance Office of America alongside Canadian broker Navacord.
ICI Details Operational Road Map as SEC Moves Toward Approving Dual-Share-Class Structure
The commission indicated last week it is likely to permit the model, and asset managers are already requesting permission.
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.
APG Asset Management Buys Majority Stake in US Forest
The Dutch pension giant acquired a large share of a 270-square-mile woodland area that spans Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and is worth $462 million
Family Offices Pivot Toward Wealth Preservation Amid Global Instability
A KPMG/Agreus survey found that family offices are focusing on shielding assets from market volatility by moving away from cash.
CIO Interview Series: Rich Nuzum, Head of OCIO, Franklin Templeton
Rich Nuzum, head of OCIO, Franklin Templeton discusses the evolution of OCIO and the future of institutional allocation.
Public Pensions Make Big Gains in Recruitment, Retention
Approximately 52% of funds reported no issue attracting or holding onto talent, according to research from NCPERS.
Nuveen Launches Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform
The manager will bring together specialized teams under unified leadership.
CPP Investments Takes Stake in 11GW Power Generation Company
The $1 billion minority investment in Alpha Generation LLC will support energy for digital infrastructure.
Operational Alpha Can Provide a Crucial ‘Competitive Advantage’
More efficient data management and use of machine learning can help investors better prepare for scenarios that include continued market volatility.
Adopting AI, While Still a Challenge, Could Transform Risk Management
Asset managers should consider how artificial intelligence brings value before integrating the software.
How Useful Is AI in Institutional Investing Right Now?
Artificial intelligence can make a major contribution by interpreting data, but it will not generate alpha on its own; human analysts remain better with ‘intangible’ information.
University of Pennsylvania Endowment Returned 12.2% in Fiscal 2025
The fund’s assets grew to $24.8 billion at the end of June.