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Women VCs Leverage AI; Invest In Innovative Tech, Healthcare Spaces
Artificial intelligence has been top of mind for many in the institutional investment industry for some time and Women’s History Month highlights industry females leveraging AI in various technology and healthcare spaces who find that these innovations, and women in general, are key investments for the future and productivity.
03.31.26
Blackstone Opp. Credit Fund Hits Hard Cap
Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V closed with over $10 billion of investable capital.
04.07.26
Carmel Partners Closes Latest RE Fund
The latest multifamily real estate value creation fund closed with $1.35 billion in capital commitments.
04.07.26
Texas City Seeking Pension Fund Investment Advisors
The city is seeking the services related to its two defined benefit pension plans.
04.07.26
Pacific Northwest Transit District Launches Investment Advisor RFP
The district is seeking the services on behalf of its two defined benefit plans.
04.07.26
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Mid-Atlantic OPEB Trust Approves Maiden Listed Real Assets Targets
The trust added targets of 3% each to listed infrastructure and listed REITs in the fourth quarter.
04.07.26
Wealthspire’s Fiducient Advisors Acquires Axia Advisory
The acquisition further expands Wealthspire’s institutional business.
04.07.26
In The News
President’s Annual “State of the University” Letter 2026: From Growth to Focus
Princeton needs to transition from growth to focus because long-term rates of return are steadily declining across university endowments. This decline has been hard to see because returns have been volatile. In other words, returns have not been a steady 8 percent or 10 percent; instead, they have been all over the map.
Utah endowment’s OCIO contract raises conflict of interest concerns
Cynosure Capital Management, its new outsourced chief investment officer, is founded by members of one of the state’s richest families.
Commonfund Releases 2025 HEPI Report
Data from the annual Higher Education Price Index® (HEPI) show that inflation for U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.6 percent in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the 3.4 percent inflation reported in fiscal year 2024.
Yale expects layoffs as leaders brace for $300M in endowment taxes
The Ivy League institution’s tax bill starting next year will be higher than what it spends on student aid, university officials said.