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February 6, 2025
Commercial Real Estate - Is 2025 Going to Be Different?

Economic growth, improving real estate fundamentals could drive a moderate recovery in real estate investment activity.

Julia Mord Named CIO of Commonfund OCIO
Currently the deputy CIO at Tulane University, Mord’s appointment is effective March 31.
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With Slower Private Equity Exits, Secondaries Transactions Tick Up
Larry Fink Calls for ‘Democratization of Investing’
How Has Private Credit Affected Valuations Across Debt Markets?
CalPERS, CalSTRS to Host Emerging, Diverse Managers Conference
US Equities Underperform Europe, China in Q1
Tech Sector Dominates Shorting Activity for Third Consecutive Month
Tech Rally Buoys Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund’s 13% Return

Despite missing its benchmark, the gain raised the world’s largest pension fund’s asset value to almost $1.75 trillion.

Mercer Super Appoints TelstraSuper’s Miller as CIO

Based in Melbourne, Graeme Miller will be the first dedicated CIO at $46.34 billion Mercer Super.

Nest to Acquire 10% Stake in IFM Investors in Alts Buildout
The U.K. pension scheme aims to invest $6.24 billion through IFM by 2030.
Which Allocators Are Most Invested in ETFs?
A handful of corporate plans, foundations and endowments are all-in on exchange-traded funds, according to their Form 13F filings.
Vanguard Announces Fee Reductions Across 108 ETFs
According to the firm, the reduction is its largest fee cut to date.
Canadian Pension Plan Strikes 2 More Real Estate Deals

The pension giant’s latest ventures in Brazil and South Korea bring its January deal total to four.

GPIF External Managers Rank Microsoft, Enel Tops for Climate Disclosure

According to the $1.68 trillion Japanese pension giant, Microsoft “is undoubtedly a leader on climate reporting.”

TRENDING: Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish US Sovereign Wealth Fund
The fund, about which there are few details, will be established by the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Commerce over the next 12 months.
TRENDING: Frank Tessier Named CIO of Santa Clara University’s $1.55B Endowment
Tessier succeeds John Kerrigan, who had been CIO since 2002.
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Industry Intel Roundup—Thought Leadership
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