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Newsmakers March 16, 2026

Cleveland Clinic CIO Stefan Strein Moves to University of North Carolina

Strein will succeed Jonathon King, who retired after 20 years, in heading the University of North Carolina Management Co.

Newsmakers March 16, 2026

Canada Infrastructure Bank CIO to Retire

John Casola will leave the $19 billion investor at the end of March.

Alternatives March 13, 2026

Private Equity Dealmaking Set to Rebound, per McKinsey

While deal value is increasing, the industry still faces structural headwinds.

Asset Allocation March 12, 2026

Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty, Institutional Investors Rein In Return Expectations

Nearly half of surveyed investors said they expect lower returns from companies in the S&P 500 Index in 2026, according to research from asset manager Commonfund.

Alternatives March 12, 2026

What LPs Expect From Their Alts Managers

Limited partners report that ‘depth beats noise, and alignment beats hype’ when evaluating new general partners, according to a survey from LP networking community Commonplace.

Pensions March 12, 2026

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Commits $249M to Real Assets, Alternatives

The $60.8 billion IMRF re-upped with existing managers.

Pensions March 11, 2026

Corporate Pensions See Mixed Funding Ratios in February

Some barometers found funding surpluses pushing near 110%. 

Corporate Moves March 11, 2026

Janus Henderson Rejects Victory Capital Acquisition Proposal

The asset manager’s board reaffirmed its preference to be acquired by Trian and General Catalyst.

Newsmakers March 10, 2026

Cranston Named CEO of $235B Multi-Family-Office Firm Cresset

The firm’s founders will step back and take executive co-chair roles, as of April 15.

Corporate Moves March 10, 2026

Easterly Asset Management to Acquire Fund Management Business From Olstein

Mutual funds from Olstein Capital Management will be reorganized and managed by Easterly Snow.

Newsmakers March 10, 2026

Thomas Kim Elevated to SBCERA Deputy CIO

The newly created role at the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association comes as CIO Donald Pierce has announced plans to retire later this year.

Asset Allocation March 10, 2026

Norges Bank Takes Major Palantir Position Amid Suspension of Council on Ethics

Palantir Technologies has been accused of contributing to human rights violations by providing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with software used to track targets for mass deportation.

Alternatives March 9, 2026

IFM Investors Maps Path for Australia’s Super Funds to Meet US Infrastructure Funding Gap

To revitalize American infrastructure, IFM described pension funding as a ‘generational opportunity.’

Alternatives March 9, 2026

Private Credit Grapples With Sustained Investor Skepticism

Investor unease has pressured the investment class.

Alternatives March 9, 2026

Indiana Mandates Access to Crypto Investments for Participants in Certain State Retirement Plans

The state is the first in the U.S. to require digital assets be an investment option in public defined contribution plans through a brokerage window.