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      CIOs Argue American Exceptionalism Is Alive and Well
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      Changing Tax Codes Drive Family Offices to Relocate
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      August Surge Offers Relief to Managed Futures Funds — But Not Redemption
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      Why Rushing to Hire a CIO Could Be a Mistake for New Family Offices
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      Private Markets, Public Access
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      Will 2025 Be the Year of Diversification in Equities?
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      Artificial Intelligence, Meet Private Equity. They’re Here to Help.
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      Model Portfolios to Deliver Alternative Asset Exposure
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      Solana vs. Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: How Do They Compare?
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      Open Architecture and Next-Gen Technology Help Support Model Delivery
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      D1 Capital Leads Tiger Crowd as Hedge Fund Returns Diverge in August
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      Frozen Pensions Are Sitting on Billions. Sponsors Want Access.
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      Private Equity’s Biggest Leap of Faith Isn’t NAV Finance

      Private Equity’s Biggest Leap of Faith Isn’t NAV Finance
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      More Allocators Are Using AI as Custom Tools Advance
      T Rowe, Goldman Latest to Announce Tie-Up in Bid to Access Retirement Markets            

      T Rowe, Goldman Latest to Announce Tie-Up in Bid to Access Retirement Markets            
      Surging Fund Flows Can Signal Trouble Ahead

      Surging Fund Flows Can Signal Trouble Ahead
      ‘We Want to Keep the DNA That Has Made Us Great’: Inside Cohen & Steers’ Succession

      ‘We Want to Keep the DNA That Has Made Us Great’: Inside Cohen & Steers’ Succession
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      Lazard Taps Christopher Hogbin for Top Role
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      Rich Nuzum Joins Franklin Templeton to Lead Its OCIO
      Brian O’Neil (Briefly) Pauses His Retirement to Oversee Wallace’s $1.7B Portfolio

      Brian O’Neil (Briefly) Pauses His Retirement to Oversee Wallace’s $1.7B Portfolio
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      Seattle Children’s CIO Puts Conviction Over Diversification
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      Cleveland Clinic Alum Joins Sanford Health as First CIO
      Hinge Health’s Planned IPO Attracts a Trio of High-Profile Investors

      Hinge Health’s Planned IPO Attracts a Trio of High-Profile Investors
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      The Rise of Oil Options: Why More Traders Are Getting Involved
      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation

      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation
      GEM Makes Key Hire to Expand VC Capabilities

      GEM Makes Key Hire to Expand VC Capabilities
      Lazard Taps Christopher Hogbin for Top Role

      Lazard Taps Christopher Hogbin for Top Role
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      Diana K. Winalski Recently Joined EY Americas as Deputy Chief Investment Officer
      CFA Society Emirates Appoints New President

      CFA Society Emirates Appoints New President
      University of Rochester Names Geoff Berg CIO

      University of Rochester Names Geoff Berg CIO
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      Rich Nuzum Joins Franklin Templeton to Lead Its OCIO
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      II Communities on Alternative Investments
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      Managers Bet Big on Asset-Based Lenders
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      Private Markets Investment Outlook Q2 2025: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty
      VC Is Down — But Private Placements for Post-IPO Companies Are Up

      VC Is Down — But Private Placements for Post-IPO Companies Are Up
      The Troubles Plaguing Private Capital Create a Windfall for Secondaries

      The Troubles Plaguing Private Capital Create a Windfall for Secondaries
      REITs Are in a Rut

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      Why Private Equity Wins: Reflecting on a Quarter-Century of Outperformance
      Rising Federal Debt and Fewer Institutional Buyers Means an Increased Need for Private Credit

      Rising Federal Debt and Fewer Institutional Buyers Means an Increased Need for Private Credit
      T Rowe, Goldman Latest to Announce Tie-Up in Bid to Access Retirement Markets            

      T Rowe, Goldman Latest to Announce Tie-Up in Bid to Access Retirement Markets            
      Hedgies Prepare to Unload Stakes in a High-Profile SPAC

      Hedgies Prepare to Unload Stakes in a High-Profile SPAC
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      Texas vs. BlackRock Could Have Implications Beyond ESG
      Tokenized Equities Push to Go Mainstream — But the Rulebook Isn’t Ready

      Tokenized Equities Push to Go Mainstream — But the Rulebook Isn’t Ready
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      Jeffrey Talpins’s Element Slashes U.S. Stock Holdings by 90% in Renewed Bearish Turn
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      Future Return Expectations Are Not a Straight Line, Especially in U.S. Equities
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      ‘More Compelling Entry Point’ Coming, Says Discovery
      Why Grains and Oilseed Options Are Trending Shorter Term

      Why Grains and Oilseed Options Are Trending Shorter Term
      Biopharma Hedge Funds Rebounded Sharply Last Month — But Is It Sustainable?

      Biopharma Hedge Funds Rebounded Sharply Last Month — But Is It Sustainable?
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      Changing Tax Codes Drive Family Offices to Relocate
      August Surge Offers Relief to Managed Futures Funds — But Not Redemption

      August Surge Offers Relief to Managed Futures Funds — But Not Redemption
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      Third Point Falls Behind as August Loss Wipes Out the Year’s Gains

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      Einhorn’s Greenlight Misses the Rally, Again
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      Private Equity Megadeals Closing In on Record Year
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      In a Brutal Year for CTAs, One Fund Breaks Away
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      More Small and Mid-Sized Endowments Expected to Turn to OCIOs Following Tax Overhaul
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      What Do We Know About Hedge Fund Activity in FX Options?
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      D1 Capital Leads Tiger Crowd as Hedge Fund Returns Diverge in August
      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation

      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation
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      Why Grains and Oilseed Options Are Trending Shorter Term
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      Biopharma Hedge Funds Rebounded Sharply Last Month — But Is It Sustainable?
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      Changing Tax Codes Drive Family Offices to Relocate
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      Frozen Pensions Are Sitting on Billions. Sponsors Want Access.
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      Will Ackman Finally Cash In on His Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘Lottery Ticket?’
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      Profit Pressure: Why COOs and CFOs are Bracing for a Tough 2025
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      Investors Reach for What They Recognize
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      CFOs and COOs Show Less Favor in Emerging Markets
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      Out with the Old, in with the New
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      Expert Perspectives: C-Suite Insights from II’s Exclusive Forums
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      Allocators and Asset Managers Tell Us What Concerns Them Most
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      Rising Federal Debt and Fewer Institutional Buyers Means an Increased Need for Private Credit
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      Be the Signal: Why Conviction at Series A/B Shapes the Market
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      3D Investing: 2025 Mid-Year Economic and Market Outlook
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      Podcast: A Conversation with Rip Reeves, CEO
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      What Happens When Public Capital Steps Back? The New Risk Equation in Women’s Health Investing
      Investors Reach for What They Recognize

      Investors Reach for What They Recognize
      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation

      Chun Lai, Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation
      Geeta Kapadia, Chief Investment Officer, Fordham University

      Geeta Kapadia, Chief Investment Officer, Fordham University
      Kalina Berova, Managing Director, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)

      Kalina Berova, Managing Director, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)
      Visionary Recognition: Andrew Palmer, Chief Investment Officer, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System

      Visionary Recognition: Andrew Palmer, Chief Investment Officer, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
      Judy Chambers, Managing Director, Meketa Investment Group

      Judy Chambers, Managing Director, Meketa Investment Group
      Leena Bhutta, Chief Investment Officer, Doris Duke Foundation

      Leena Bhutta, Chief Investment Officer, Doris Duke Foundation
      Kasia Karapuda, Director of Investments, Oberlin College Investment Office

      Kasia Karapuda, Director of Investments, Oberlin College Investment Office
      Kristin Agatone, Chief Investment Officer, Lehigh University

      Kristin Agatone, Chief Investment Officer, Lehigh University
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      U.S. Dollar at a Crossroads: Bearish Signals Persist, but Rebound Risks Rise
      Strategic Gaps and Leadership Blind Spots

      Strategic Gaps and Leadership Blind Spots
      Shifting Product Priorities: What Firms Have Added in the Last Five Years

      Shifting Product Priorities: What Firms Have Added in the Last Five Years
      CIOs Tell Us What Concerns Them Most in 2025

      CIOs Tell Us What Concerns Them Most in 2025
      Expert Perspectives: C-Suite Insights from II’s Exclusive Forums

      Expert Perspectives: C-Suite Insights from II’s Exclusive Forums
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      Bear Market Warning Signals Begin to Emerge
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      Rising Federal Debt and Fewer Institutional Buyers Means an Increased Need for Private Credit
      Trump 2.0 and the Markets

      Trump 2.0 and the Markets
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      Valuations Have Dropped, but Not Enough to be “Cheap”
      Why Grains and Oilseed Options Are Trending Shorter Term

      Why Grains and Oilseed Options Are Trending Shorter Term
      Fireside Chat: Stable Value Strategies, Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence

      Fireside Chat: Stable Value Strategies, Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence
      Private Equity’s Biggest Leap of Faith Isn’t NAV Finance

      Private Equity’s Biggest Leap of Faith Isn’t NAV Finance
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      While Corn Yield Expectations Trend Higher, Weather Remains a Key Factor
      Why Are Silver and Platinum Outperforming as Portfolio Diversifiers to Gold? 

      Why Are Silver and Platinum Outperforming as Portfolio Diversifiers to Gold? 
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      S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketAxess Collaborate to Enhance Fixed Income Market Transparency and Efficiency
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      What Do We Know About Hedge Fund Activity in FX Options?
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      U.S. Dollar at a Crossroads: Bearish Signals Persist, but Rebound Risks Rise
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      U.S. Imports Surge Amid Tariff Uncertainty
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      Rising Federal Debt and Fewer Institutional Buyers Means an Increased Need for Private Credit
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      Trump 2.0 and the Markets
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