Surveys/Studies

Surveys/Studies
Nonprofits Pay Most In Fees As Private Markets Exposures Lead Portfolios: Callan Study

The firm’s latest fee study found that nonprofits pay 57 basis points in total fund management fees on average.

06.26.25
Surveys/Studies
PE Firm Advances Sustainability Program: Report

A sustainable food investment firm engaged with its portfolio companies to support them in articulating and measuring their sustainability impact, and 100% of portfolio companies are implementing recommendations, according to a new report.

06.26.25
Industry News
U.S. Pensions Lean Into Alts. To Power Through Market Turmoil: Report

U.S. public pension plans have successfully navigated market turmoil throughout the 21st century by reallocating their traditional investment portfolios and introducing new asset classes, according to new research.

06.20.25
Juneteenth
AUM Growth At Black-Owned Managers Continues At Slowing Pace

The growth in the largest Black-owned investment firms has slowed over the past year but continued its upward trajectory, new data from FIN Searches shows.

06.19.25
Surveys/Studies
Keeping Things Simple: Institutions Should Reconsider Dual OCIO Model

A new paper highlights how a dual outsourced model introduces challenges in governance, operations and portfolio management that most institutions are not equipped to control.

06.18.25
Surveys/Studies
Advisors Provide Primary Access Point To Rapidly Evolving Alternative Investments: Study

A new report indicates that lack of liquidity and high fees remain the largest barriers for private markets strategies in the financial advisor industry.

06.12.25
Surveys/Studies
Cost Factors Into The Passive Versus Active Debate For Institutions: Cerulli

A new research report finds asset owners remain divided on whether active or passive management offers the best risk/return profile for their public market exposure.

06.05.25
Surveys/Studies
Smaller E&Fs Driving Growth In Outsourced CIO Searches

Endowments and foundations are increasingly turning to outsourced cios with the growth largely driven by smaller institutions, according to new research.

05.21.25
Surveys/Studies
Private Markets Still Off Target-Date Funds’ Radar: Callan Study

A large majority of target date fund platforms are not considering adding private equity, private credit or real estate into their products, Callan’s 2025 defined contribution trend survey showed.

05.21.25
Surveys/Studies
Avoiding Noise Best Prep For Nonprofits Managing Future Market Volatility

New research emphasizes the importance for foundations and endowments to stay invested through all market conditions despite wanting to time the market to respond to market volatility.

05.07.25