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Daily institutional investing news from II magazine. Writing the inside story on all things asset management since 1967.

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Joined November 2009
Total outstanding GCC debt has surpassed $1.5 trillion across 290+ issuers, signaling a shift in liquidity perceptions. Investors can now enter and exit at larger scales than ever before, reshaping regional fixed income strategies. okt.to/H5GUBc
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Tiger Global Management's recent investments in three robotics companies, including a $31 million funding for Vecna Robotics, reflect its ongoing commitment to automation in response to market demands. See more at: okt.to/TQ2k74
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Creative Planning's acquisition of RVK, which advises 200 institutional clients with $4.3 trillion, signals a shift as institutional & retail investing converge. This trend raises important questions for asset managers on the future of independent advice. okt.to/6SxQKJ
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As oil prices surpass $100 per barrel amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Conning’s Cindy Beaulieu warns that the Federal Reserve must act to prevent inflation from spreading, a concern for institutional investors monitoring market stability. okt.to/2Ut0qc
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David Kushner, awarded Public Pension CIO of the Year, has built a private markets structure for the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System. This strategic development prepares the fund for future investment opportunities. okt.to/Z9FfsE
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Tiger Global has recently made follow-on investments in three private robotics companies, including a $31 million funding for Vecna Robotics. This trend signals ongoing confidence in automation among institutional investors. okt.to/qNahIf
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management says over $800 billion has been invested in AI through July 2026, with projections reaching $1.2 trillion by decade's end. Institutions must adapt their risk management to reflect the influence of AI across asset classes. okt.to/wNJfuO
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Creative Planning's acquisition of RVK adds to trend where large wealth managers are acquiring independent institutional advisors, signaling a shift in the advisory model. This affects institutional investors considering the meaning of independent advice. okt.to/wgDnKM
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Electra Therapeutics is set to sell 21.7 million shares priced between $14 and $16, potentially raising $325 million. This IPO marks a significant opportunity for hedge funds anticipating a resurgence in biopharma offerings. okt.to/JefrEC
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David Kushner of the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System was named Public Pension CIO of the Year for developing a private markets structure over four years, positioning the fund for future opportunities. Read more: okt.to/L1Y6Ie
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Colleges with endowments below $100 million are increasingly utilizing restricted funds to manage rising costs, with nearly 200 private colleges reported to have borrowed from these endowments in 2025, marking a 54% increase since 2021. okt.to/5MADao
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University endowments that invested early in SpaceX, like the University of Colorado Foundation, report returns exceeding 20%, highlighting a significant performance gap among allocators. This raises questions on future asset allocation strategies. okt.to/DVJpls
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Colleges with endowments below $100 million are relying on restricted funds, with nearly 200 private colleges using these reserves in 2025, a 54% rise since 2021. This trend raises questions about financial sustainability for smaller institutions. okt.to/7KXfvA
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