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Regulation April 21, 2026

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Pledges Independence Under Senate Scrutiny

President Donald Trump’s choice to head the Federal Reserve outlined his plans for an inflation overhaul and sidestepped rate questions.

Regulation April 21, 2026

SEC, CFTC Propose Reduced Reporting Requirements for Private Funds

The changes would undo enhanced requirements put in place under former President Joe Biden.

Opinion April 21, 2026

A Valuable Diversifier in an Era of Uncertainty and Concentration

The latent opportunities of undervalued Japanese firms offer defense against a down cycle for US technology, writes Amova Asset Management’s chief global strategist.

Asset Allocation April 21, 2026

Family Office Priorities Shift Amidst Generational Transitions

Younger generations are developing investment strategies that differ from those of office founders, according to a report from Ocorian.

Pensions April 20, 2026

Australia, Its Super Funds Plan to Increase UK Collaborations

The two commonwealth countries signed an agreement to further unlock bilateral investment of superannuation and pension capital. 

Newsmakers April 20, 2026

Niall O’Sullivan Named Global CIO at Mercer

O’Sullivan will succeed Hooman Kaveh in the position on May 1.

Newsmakers April 20, 2026

TIFF Taps Former Columbia Endowment COO as New Operations Chief

Julius Mercado joins the outsourced CIO specialist, overseeing fund operations, portfolio reporting and data and analytics.

Pensions April 17, 2026

BlackRock: Record High Corporate Pension Surplus Levels Need to Be Preserved

According to the asset manager, plan sponsors should focus on investments, plan management and governance to help plans achieve and maintain full funding.

Asset Allocation April 16, 2026

NYC Pension System to Invest $4B in Affordable Housing

The New York City Housing Investment Initiative, announced by Comptroller Mark Levine, would deploy $1 billion per year over the next four years.

Pensions April 16, 2026

March Market Losses Drive Down Corporate Pension Funding, Quarter Still Strong

The funded status of the largest 100 U.S. corporate defined benefit plans improved by $6 billion in the year’s first quarter, according to Milliman.

Regulation April 15, 2026

Federal Guidance: Proxy Advisers, Others May Be ERISA Fiduciaries

The Department of Labor clarified that proxy advisers “regularly fit the definition of functional fiduciaries” and that the actions of managers, sovereign funds and others could also make them advice fiduciaries. 

Risk April 15, 2026

IMF Warns Middle East War Could Lead to Global Recession

The conflict has halted the economic momentum from 2025, according to the global organization.

Corporate Moves April 15, 2026

October Three Acquires Broker Education Provider

Broker Educational Sales & Training content will be integrated into October Three’s Retirement Learning Center.

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.