News Archive: Nov - 2025

Alternatives November 18, 2025

Japan’s GPIF Creates Alts Database as It Expands Exposure to Asset Class

The pension giant’s alts holdings have ballooned to $27.3 billion from $1.3 million over the past decade, with room to grow.

Pensions November 17, 2025

CalPERS Board Votes to Approve Total Portfolio Approach

The California pension approved the proposed change to implement TPA—the first institutional allocator in the U.S. to do so—by July 2026.

Corporate Moves November 17, 2025

Truist Launches Institutional Capital Group

The team, which will cover middle-market private equity sponsors and family offices, will be led by Chris Jackson.

Newsmakers November 14, 2025

Panama Sovereign Fund CIO to Step Down

Abdiel Santiago will leave the Fondo de Ahorro de Panamá on December 4 as part of a planned leadership transition.

Asset Allocation November 14, 2025

University Endowments Returned to Growth in 2025

Higher education institutions saw strong returns across asset classes, especially in equities, and significant exposure to themes related to digital assets and artificial intelligence.

Pensions November 14, 2025

Corporate Pension Funding Surpluses Grow for Seventh Straight Month

Ratios continue to improve as markets continue to gain momentum.

Pensions November 13, 2025

RTX to Transfer $2.5B in Pension Obligations to Prudential

The pension risk transfer will result in a $300 million settlement charge in the fourth quarter.

Pensions November 13, 2025

DB Plans See Best Year-to-Date Q3 Performance Since 2019

DB plans saw a median return of 4.43% in the quarter, reaching 10.72% for the year so far, according to data from Confluence.

Newsmakers November 13, 2025

Why This Consultant Is Doubling Down on Sustainability

Max Messervy, a former Mercer director, founded his independent firm, Oakledge Advisors, to help asset owners and other investors navigate climate strategy.

Newsmakers November 13, 2025

Puneet Kohli Named CalSTRS Investment Director of Risk-Mitigating Strategies

Kohli previously held positions at multiple Canadian funds.

Asset Allocation November 12, 2025

Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Funds to New Blockchain Network

The manager’s Benji technology platform will become available on the Canton Blockchain.

Regulation November 12, 2025

Economic Data to Resume as Government Shutdown Nears End 

Once the U.S. government reopens, much-anticipated jobs reports and inflation updates will provide crucial insights. 

Asset Allocation November 11, 2025

Half of Australia’s Superannuation Plan Assets Invested Offshore for First Time

New research from National Australia Bank found that artificial intelligence and digitization are the leading themes influencing investment decisions.

Regulation November 11, 2025

Investors, Pension Funds Blast SEC’s Green Light for Forced Arbitration

More than 60 institutional investors managing a combined $8 trillion wrote a letter strongly opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s position. 

Asset Allocation November 11, 2025

Comparing Ivy League Endowment Returns

Investment performance for the institutions was the best of the last four fiscal years.