Alternatives
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
News Archive: Oct - 2025
Asset Allocation
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.
Pensions
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.
Alternatives
Nuveen Launches Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform
The manager will bring together specialized teams under unified leadership.
Pensions
CPP Investments Takes Stake in 11GW Power Generation Company
The $1 billion minority investment in Alpha Generation LLC will support energy for digital infrastructure.
Asset Allocation
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.
Asset Allocation
Adopting AI, While Still a Challenge, Could Transform Risk Management
Asset managers should consider how artificial intelligence brings value before integrating the software.
Asset Allocation
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.
Asset Allocation
University of Pennsylvania Endowment Returned 12.2% in Fiscal 2025
The fund’s assets grew to $24.8 billion at the end of June.
Regulation
What History Tells Us About Government Shutdowns
Stocks and bonds remain relatively unscathed so far, and private sector employment data show the economy was already exhibiting signs of weakness.
Newsmakers
CaLSTRS’ Scott Chan Appointed to FCLTGlobal Board
The long-term-investing-focused nonprofit added multiple senior members to its board.