Trends

Trends
RVK Says Geopolitical Risk Rising Following U.S. Strikes Against Iran

While there is uncertainty on the impact to markets following the U.S. strikes against Iran’s key nuclear facilities over the weekend, geopolitical risk is rising.

06.24.25
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
5 Questions
5 Questions With Morehouse College CFO Undria Stalling

Stalling helped lead the Atlanta-based Morehouse College’s financial operations and manage its approximately $254.1 million endowment since joining the historically Black college in the role in 2021. She took the time to answer five questions, plus one more, with FIN News.

06.18.25
5 Questions
5 Questions With Wilmington Trust Director of Endowments & Foundations Practice Walter Dillingham Jr.

Dillingham Jr. partners with nonprofit organizations across the U.S. to manage and grow their endowments, as well as working with clients on their philanthropic and planned giving objectives.

06.09.25
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
5 Questions
5 Questions With Moneta Senior Investment Advisor Aoifinn Devitt

Devitt serves as a senior investment advisor at financial services company Moneta, where she also held the position of cio from June 2021 through January 2024.

05.27.25
Trends
Endowments Should Stress Test For Potential Tax Changes: Investment Consultant

A proposed tax increase on endowment returns making its way through Congress provides an opportunity for endowments to stress test their portfolios, according to an investment consultant.

05.21.25
Trends
Q1 2025: Direct Lending Space Sees Uptick As Private Credit Popularity Continues

A gradual increase to the direct lending space through the first quarter reflects private credit’s growing popularity within the industry, which expects continued growth as more institutions look to the asset class to diversify their portfolios.

05.13.25
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
Trends
Patience Still Key For Investors As U.S., China Continue Tariff Battle

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on most tariff hikes on Wednesday sent markets soaring, but the rally was short lived as China continues to strike back.

04.11.25