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News Archive: Apr - 2026

Market Moves April 15, 2026

Service Providers Rolling Out Tools Needed for Total Portfolio Approach

Private markets data are emerging as a blind spot for allocators seeking a holistic view of an entire portfolio, so products are being tailored to help.

Alternatives April 14, 2026

BlackRock Sees Strong Institutional Demand for Private Credit

The asset class, along with infrastructure, drove the firm’s inflows during the first quarter, while executives downplayed woes related to investor BDC redemptions.

Manager Selection April 14, 2026

Manager Selection Seen Driving Return Dispersion

Endowments and foundations with similar asset allocations are experiencing a divergence in returns, according to OCIO Analytics.

Asset Allocation April 13, 2026

UK’s Largest Pension Fund Acquires Majority Stake in Private Credit Firm Venn Partners

The Universities Superannuation Scheme aims to help ease the domestic housing crisis by supporting the development of affordable housing.

Pensions April 13, 2026

Nest Awards Crescent Capital $605M Direct Lending Mandate

The investment is part of the pension plan’s aim to allocate 30% of its portfolio to private markets by 2030.

Asset Allocation April 9, 2026

IMCO Returns 7.4% in 2025, With AUM Reaching $65B

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario posted strong returns in public equities, but subdued results from alternatives.

Pensions April 9, 2026

La Caisse Forms Joint Venture to Acquire European Logistics Properties

The Quebec-based pension and industrial REIT manager Prologis plan to deploy $1.17 billion.

Newsmakers April 8, 2026

Former Regional Director to Return to SEC as Head of Enforcement

Securities lawyer David Woodcock will return to the Securities and Exchange Commission to lead the division, effective May 4.

Newsmakers April 8, 2026

Mercer Reshuffles Senior Investment Leadership to Drive Client Impact

The firm created and filled the new role of CIO for global alternatives and named a US CIO, as well as a global head of multi-asset and head of investment partnerships.

Newsmakers April 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley’s OCIO Boss Sees Scale, Differentiation Supporting Growth

Sona Menon, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's head of OCIO, says growth is strong among retirement, high-net-worth, endowment and foundation clients, with growing interest from insurers.

Corporate Moves April 8, 2026

OCIO Fiducient Advisors Acquires Plan Consultant Axia Advisory

The retirement plan consultant brings $1.9 billion in assets to the growing firm.

Regulation April 7, 2026

Proposed Federal Budget for Fiscal 2027 Would Cut Staff, Funds for SEC, CFTC

The plan would further affect agencies already grappling with reduced staffing.

Newsmakers April 7, 2026

MetLife Investment Management Hires New Head of Real Estate, Agriculture From Blackstone

Beginning in October, Andrea Drasites will lead $108.9 billion in real estate investments at the asset manager.

Alternatives April 7, 2026

MSCI Buys Secondaries Market Data Company PM Insights

With the purchase, the index provider seeks to bring transparency to private market pricing, valuation, transaction and liquidity data.

Pensions April 7, 2026

GPIF Ranks Microsoft No. 1 in Sustainability Disclosure For 4th Straight Year

Foreign equity managers working for Japan’s $2 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund lauded the tech giant’s sustainability reporting.