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.
Largest schools reported the strongest one-year returns on average, which followed two years of smaller institutions outperforming, according to new report.
The utilization of outsourced cios continues to expand quickly as the U.S. market, which accounts for 75% of the $3.3 trillion global outsourced cio marketplace, grew by 16% in 2025 driven primarily by organic growth.
The inclusion of passive target date funds continues to increase at defined contribution plans as there is a sustained transition away from fully active strategies, a new study reveals.
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.
Artificial intelligence acceleration and healthcare transformation will provide opportunities across public and private markets such as unlisted infrastructure and early-stage venture capital, according to a consultant.