Research
Family Offices Brace for Trade Disputes
Many family offices have adjusted their portfolios toward defensive stocks amid geopolitical concerns.
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Pensions
Corporate Pensions See Funding Ratio Gains in July
The funded status of corporate plans increased for the fourth consecutive month, primarily due to a decline in the value of liabilities.
Opinion
Borrowing From the Future Means Reliance on Growth, and Inflation
Prioritizing total-factor productivity instead of debt-to-GDP ratio, Nikko Asset Management’s chief strategist lays out a scenario by which the U.S. economy could recover.
Alternatives
‘Crypto Week’ Bills Headed to Trump’s Desk
The three separate pieces of legislation, slowed down after failing to clear procedural votes earlier in the week, eventually passed the House.
Pensions
Funded Status of U.S. Corporate Pension Plans Rose Again in June
Aggregate surpluses rose to $114 billion in June from $102 billion in May, Mercer reports.
2025 Knowledge Brokers – Mika Malone
Mika joined Meketa in 2003 and currently works as the lead consultant for a select number of clients. She is a member of Meketa’s board of directors, its investment...
Alternatives
Why Endowments Are Not a Quick Fix for Universities Facing Funding Cuts
Restrictions on use and the funds’ earmarked status limit how much universities can rely on endowments to address funding shortfalls.
Corporate Moves
University of Utah Selects Cynosure as OCIO for $1.8B Endowment
The Salt Lake City-based fiduciary manager was selected from 50 potential service providers.
Market Moves
How Institutional Investors Are Reacting to Trump Tariffs
After unprecedented tariff announcements that are predicted to lead to ‘true economic pain,’ long-term investors are expected to stay the course.
Pensions
South Korean Pension NPS Rakes in Record 15% Gain in 2024
The National Pension Service’s second consecutive all-time high annual return raised its asset value to $830 billion.