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.
News
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.
Pensions
Larger Deals Shape UK’s OCIO Trends
Outsourced and fiduciary managed assets rose $153.31 billion over the past year, according to Quantum Advisory.
Manager Selection
LA Pension Funds to Host Emerging Manager Event
Qualifying asset managers can apply for one of a number of limited meetings with LACERS and LAFPP staff.
Regulation
SEC Permits Dimensional to Offer Dual Mutual Fund–ETF Products
The order would allow for a hybrid fund that combines two popular investment vehicles.
Corporate Moves
Apollo Launches Sports Investing Platform
The firm’s Apollo Sports Capital business will make commitments in sports and live events.
Corporate Moves
GP Stakes, Co-Investments Rise as LPs Seek Deeper Partnerships
Limited partners want greater oversight over their illiquid investments.
Manager Selection
Market Commentary, Thought Leadership Influence Manager Selection
Institutional investors value managers’ investment content, which overwhelmingly informs investment decisions, CoreData Research finds.
Alternatives
PE Hospital Ownership Led to Increase in Patient Deaths, Research Finds
Emergency room mortality increased after acquisition, a result of cuts to staffing and pay, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School, the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh.
Pensions
IPERS Returns 9.87% in Fiscal 2025
Assets of the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System rose to $46.68 billion.
Asset Allocation
Review Finds Impact Investing, Fossil Fuel Divestment Do Not Harm Returns
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund beat its primary benchmark while growing climate focus and ESG integration, consultant TIIP found.
Opinion
The Forces Propelling Direct Lending: As It Scales, Complexity Follows
What CIOs should be watching as private lending moves into the mainstream of corporate financing and institutional portfolios.