Asset Allocation September 22, 2026

How AI Debt Issuance Is Reshaping the Corporate Bond Market

Increased yields on high-credit-quality debt is attractive, but many questions remain.

Data Centers & Energy Infrastructure Investment

The rise of hyperscalers and their demand for power supply is challenging generation, transmission and storage of power.

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Newsmakers September 22, 2026

Brown University Promotes Endowment Investment Leaders as CIO Departs

Two senior members of the university’s investment team will move up to lead the office next year.

Newsmakers September 22, 2026

Texas Teachers CIO Jase Auby to Retire Next Year

The 17-year veteran of the $225 billion pension fund will step down on January 31, 2027. 

Regulation September 21, 2026

Public Comments on SEC E-Delivery Rule Highlight Cost Savings, Investor Preference as Benefits

The American Securities Association and SIFMA were among industry groups submitting feedback by Monday’s deadline.

Newsmakers September 21, 2026

Northwestern Medicine Appoints New CIO

Harisha Koneru Haigh moves over from Northwestern University’s investment office.

Pensions September 18, 2026

Valor Equity Partners Distributes $8.5B in SpaceX Equity to LPs

The venture capital firm, an early investor in the aerospace company, is its second-largest shareholder behind Elon Musk.

Asset Allocation September 17, 2026

AIMCo Posts 7.2% H1 Return as Portfolio Shifts Toward Canadian Energy, U.S. Tech

Assets of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. reached C$210.7 billion, with big moves in Cenovus, Enbridge, Nvidia and American index ETFs.

Newsmakers September 17, 2026

Mellon Foundation Promotes Deputy to CIO Post

Abigail Kahn Archibald succeeds Scott Taylor as the investment chief of the $7.8 billion fund.

Regulation September 17, 2026

SEC Proposal to Move Proxy Oversight to States Comes Under Industry Scrutiny

According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Rule 14a-8 exceeds the SEC’s authority, but opponents said the SEC’s proposal takes a ‘sledgehammer’ to shareholder proposals.

Pensions September 17, 2026

Returns Drive Small August Boost in Corporate Pension Funded Status

Last month’s equity market performance more than offset a slight drop in interest rates.

Newsmakers September 16, 2026

Cambridge Associates Marks European Expansion With Milan Office, Senior Appointments

Raphael Heynold and Riccardo Pianeti will lead client growth and engagement in the region.

Newsmakers September 16, 2026

State Street Global CIO to Retire

Lori Heinel will step down next year after 12 years at the firm.  

Regulation September 15, 2026

Digital Asset Bill Stalls in Senate After Failed Cloture Vote

What was supposed to provide crypto-friendly rules for investors and businesses has so far failed to make it to a full Senate vote.

Market Moves September 15, 2026

Bond Yields Rise Ahead of FOMC Meeting

Ten-year Treasury yields hit their highest level since 2007 amidst inflation concerns, rising oil prices and the potential for higher rates.

Corporate Moves September 15, 2026

Creative Planning Acquires RVK

The acquired firm has more than 200 institutional clients, including public retirement plans, endowments and foundations.

Research September 15, 2026

How Asset Manager Priorities Are Shifting

Firms are increasingly focusing on their core product offerings, according to a survey from Northern Trust, with more than 28% reporting their firm plans to reduce its product set.