Emerging markets equities have increasingly ignited interest for institutional investors in recent months and while commitments slowed in March due in part to geopolitical issues and what the industry views as short-term volatility, these investments remain beneficial to portfolios.
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.
HBCUs have done the work of developing and producing leaders in the financial services and investment sectors in the face of funding cuts and other institutional barriers.
Private markets activity is improving alongside artificial intelligence investment growth as investors lean into more complex and fragmented markets in their quest to unlock differentiated return sources.
The U.S. and Israel’s joint strike against Iran over the weekend has prompted retaliation across the Middle East that sent oil prices surging, though industry experts believe the markets can absorb those levels in a short-lived conflict.
Latest annual study of endowments found College and universities once again experienced double digit gains in fiscal year 2025, with largest institutions outperforming their peers after two consecutive years of outperformance by smaller institutions.
Outsourced cios can use their expertise to both execute and advise institutions in a quick and efficient manner in today’s complex investment environment, industry professionals find.
The consultant finds the primary theme for 2026 is surprises – growth surprises, inflation surprises, political surprises – despite a generally positive outlook backed by continued economic growth.