Research
Insurers Plan to Increase Alts Allocations
Carriers have an optimistic outlook but are also signaling caution by reducing risk, according to Conning.
News
Pensions
OMERS Returns 6% in 2025, Dragged by Private Equity
The assets of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System rose to $106 billion at the end of December, as equities and real estate gained.
Asset Allocation
Commercial Real Estate Investors See a Rebound Ahead
Leasing activity is picking up for a sector emerging from several years of headwinds.
Asset Allocation
Private K-12 Schools See Double-Digit Returns, Uptick in OCIO Use
Independent school endowments saw an average 11.5% return in fiscal 2025, with more than half outsourcing various investment functions, according to Commonfund.
Regulation
Markets Welcome Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariff Authority
The court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, with markets largely reacting positively.
Pensions
La Caisse Renews Plan to Help Québécois Companies Adopt AI
The pension fund is partnering with applied artificial intelligence firm Vooban to support growth and productivity in the province.
Regulation
SEC Proposes Easing Fund Reporting Requirements, Extends Compliance Deadlines
The changes would reduce ‘reporting burdens,’ according to the agency.
Corporate Moves
Guardian Life Seeds Janus Henderson Active Fixed-Income ETF With $100M
The seed capital stems from a strategic partnership between the two firms.
Newsmakers
Northern Trust Names Americas Head of Asset Servicing
Jessica Donohue will succeed Melanie Pickett in the role.
Regulation
NYC Pension Funds Sue AT&T Over Blocked Diversity Disclosure Proposal
Four funds seek court order to force vote on workforce demographics report at 2026 annual meeting.
Newsmakers
Vontobel Names Global Consultant Relations Head
Based in London, Anthony Corrigan will lead the manager’s engagement with investment consultants.
Newsmakers
University of Iowa Selects Northern Trust Family Office Executive as CIO
Daniel Gottlieb will join the Iowa Center for Advancement later this month, as its investment office moves to Chicago.
Research
Latin America Reforms, Potential Fed Moves Bode Well for Insurers
A report from T. Rowe Price suggested that the political climate in the U.S. and Latin America, as well as Fed expectations, provide insurers with income opportunities.
Asset Allocation
Insurance-Linked Securities Saw Record Issuance in 2025
ILS issuance totaled $24.7 billion last year, according to a report from Swiss Re.
Pensions
Pension Funding Ratios Build on 2025 Gains in January
The funded status of the 100 largest corporate defined benefit plans climbed to 109% last month.