Asset Allocation October 1, 2026

AI Debt Issuance Taking Up More Room in Bond Indexes

Technology sector weight increases, but remains a small slice of the total—for now.

Institutional Use of ETFs

A review of how the continued growth of ETFs is affecting institutional investors’ use of the structure in their portfolios, and for what?

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Pensions October 14, 2026

L&G Snags UK’s Largest PRT Mandate of 2026 With UBS

The $2.4 billion buy-in will secure retirement benefits for 7,000 members.

Asset Allocation October 14, 2026

Institutional Investors’ New View of ETFs

In partnering with State Street on exchange-traded funds, the Texas Permanent School Fund and the University of California Board of Regents demonstrate.

Alternatives October 13, 2026

Ohio Police & Fire to Invest up to $100M in Industrial Real Estate Fund

The $22 billion pension fund is looking to boost its real estate assets closer to its target allocation.

Asset Allocation October 13, 2026

UK Venture Fundraising Reaches Q3 Record

Venture capital firms in the country raised $23.3 billion this year through September, including $6.9 billion in the third quarter, according to HSBC and Dealroom.

Asset Allocation October 13, 2026

Family Offices Shift Focus to Global Developed Equities

Investment managers also plan to significantly boost their holdings in hedge funds and private equity, according to Citi Wealth research.

Pensions October 13, 2026

Pension Funding Soars in September due to Interest Rate Hike

A 47-bps jump in benchmark corporate bond rates offset one of the largest market losses of the year.

Asset Allocation October 12, 2026

Brown University Posts 19.6% Fiscal Year Return

The institution's endowment grew to $9.5 billion in a year marked by strong VC returns.

Newsmakers October 9, 2026

Cresset Capital Names Joe Zidle as Chief Market Strategist

The former Blackstone and Merrill Lynch executive had recently launched his own firm.

Investment Team Structure October 8, 2026

San Diego Seeks CIO

The California city is looking for an investment manager to oversee its $2.8 billion portfolio.

October 8, 2026

SEC Seeks Final Judgment Against Former Western Asset Management Exec Ken Leech

The former CIO accused of a cherry-picking scheme will be sentenced on one charge.

Newsmakers October 7, 2026

Cedars-Sinai Appoints CIO for $8B Portfolio

Michael Buchman will lead investments for the healthcare system.

Newsmakers October 7, 2026

Octagon Credit Investors Names Investor Relations Head

John Zilko will lead institutional client development at the $31 billion manager.

Pensions October 6, 2026

CPP Investments Partners With AT&T, GIP on Fiber Joint Venture

Forged Fiber 37 will invest across 16 US states to help meet the growing demand resulting from the artificial intelligence boom.

Newsmakers October 5, 2026

Barings Appoints Asset-Based Finance Head

Sloan Sutta will oversee $60 billion in ABF investments for the manager.

Pensions October 2, 2026

Public Pensions See Improvements in Recruitment, Retention

Plans have had a better time hiring and holding onto talent, according to a report from NCPERS.