The latest developments and trends in asset management practices for institutional investors. Find out how to submit articles on this topic here.
Learn why wider spreads in lower middle market asset-backed finance may reflect a complexity premium — not necessarily higher expected losses — and what that means for pension fund portfolios. Continue Reading
Markets have remained resilient in 2026, supported by strong global growth. But beneath the surface, leadership is shifting and inflation remains a source of uncertainty. Continue Reading
Canada’s large “Maple 8” pensions, like popular Hollywood celebrities, seem to be perpetually in the news. The last few weeks have included a number of developments worth noting. Continue Reading
While AI can improve planning through data analysis, risk monitoring, and operational efficiency, it cannot overcome the fundamental uncertainty of investing or reliably predict the future. Continue Reading
There is a generational opportunity for U.S. governments to partner with investors of Australian pension capital to build the infrastructure that Americans will rely on into the future. Continue Reading
As AI reshapes the macroeconomic landscape, pension fund leaders should understand how this investment cycle is influencing inflation, employment, and fixed income markets. Continue Reading
Large pension systems should move beyond evaluating private markets solely against public market benchmarks and incorporate peer-based and PME benchmarking to better assess manager skill, portfolio construction and governance effectiveness. Continue Reading
Infrastructure exposure is often associated with private (unlisted) funds that own assets directly. But listed infrastructure — the equities of publicly traded companies that own and operate similar essential, long-lived assets — can be an effective complement to private exposures. Continue Reading
The Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) represents a shift from rigid asset allocation to a flexible, opportunity-driven framework that can improve agility and capital efficiency, but requires strong governance, culture, and investment capabilities to succeed. Continue Reading
This article helps pension fund members understand how private real estate’s income profile compares favorably to bonds, offering similarly stable and predictable cash flows but with the potential for higher returns. Continue Reading
In direct lending, manager selection is a critical driver of risk, return, and portfolio resilience. This article highlights the importance of evaluating managers based on where they invest and their credit underwriting discipline, including their avoidance of PIK income, and how rigorously they str Continue Reading
The traditional stock-bond relationship has weakened in recent years, leaving investors without a reliable diversifier. Lower middle-market private credit offers a structurally sound alternative. Continue Reading
