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Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Welcome Reception for the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association (DCALTA), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing retirement outcomes for plan participants through education about the use of alternative investments within the defined contribution framework. Managing Director Hayden Gallary welcomed his fellow DCALTA board members at our Boston office, and they were later joined by other members for a cocktail reception. To learn more about how Cambridge Associates works with defined contribution plans, read our insights here: https://ow.ly/pC2B50SEOZh

Co-investment opportunities can take a variety of different forms and offer an array of solutions as varied as the investors who choose them. In our video series, Managing Director Nick Warmingham explains how—though they are typically on a short fuse—co-investment opportunities can be a strong return driver in a portfolio. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/LViI50SEF5e

Obesity is a global health crisis, affecting over 650 million adults worldwide and driving massive economic and disease burdens. Could new treatment options like an oral GLP-1 drug offer hope? Join us as we explore the promise and challenges of these emerging anti-obesity drugs, learn about one patient’s journey taking them, and discover what the future of weight loss medicine could look like. Listen here: https://ow.ly/BTnh50SCzK9 #UnseenUpside 🎧

Allocations to private investments have historically had a role in generating strong returns for larger investors with longer time horizons. However, DC plan participants have been limited to investment lineups featuring predominantly public market asset classes. By utilizing the longer time horizons offered by target date funds (TDFs), DC plan sponsors can offer their participants access to private investments, and their subsequent return potential, in a simplified plan participant experience. Read more: https://ow.ly/qYf150Su9wL

Join Cambridge Associates Partner Sheila Ryan at the upcoming Pension Bridge Private Equity Exclusive, hosted by With Intelligence. Sheila will join a panel of industry leaders to discuss the relationship between LPs and GPs in a tougher fundraising environment, and how the two can work together to weather whatever lies ahead. For more information and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/s46y50Sykg1

We're excited to announce that our podcast, Unseen Upside, has won the International Women's Podcast Award for "A Moment of Visionary Leadership." 🎙️✨ The International Women’s Podcast Awards recognizes moments of brilliance in podcasting and the women that produce them. The winning clip, featuring Dr. Rosana Kapeller, M.D., Ph.D. of Rome Therapeutics, takes listeners on a journey to illuminate the dark genome, a mysterious portion of our DNA that's being used to develop breakthrough medicines for diseases like cancer and lupus. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/NsEc50StbXn #UnseenUpside

For nearly a decade, we have proudly partnered with PNG Sustainable Development Program (PNG SDP) to uplift communities in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province. Following the Ok Tedi environmental disaster, PNG SDP was established to manage compensation proceeds and drive sustainable development. With a focus on healthcare, education, infrastructure, and economic initiatives, PNG SDP has been a catalyst for strategic community development. Cambridge Associates supports PNG SDP in their mission to blend business and social disciplines to alleviate poverty and transform lives across generations. To read more, click here: https://ow.ly/y1Sr50StOBH

As institutional investors increasingly grapple with the choice between an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) model and traditional advisory services, we sat down with four Investment Committee Chairs who opted to delegate investment management. They candidly shared their decision-making process, the challenges they encountered, and their advice for those considering a similar path. Listen to the full conversation here: https://ow.ly/wogl50SoKGE

Our Endowment Radar Study offers a comprehensive analysis of key financial metrics that can and often do fluctuate annually. By reviewing these results, institutions can better manage future risks that may affect investment markets, such as inflation, interest rates, and demographic shifts. This evaluation is essential for making informed near-term and long-term decisions and strategies. Read the study here: https://ow.ly/gVjR50Stivt

For the first time since 2010, the UK Labour Party is back in power after a sweeping victory in the general election. With 412 seats secured of the country’s 650-seat parliament, what does this outcome mean for the market? Find out here: https://ow.ly/5CSf50Sx48A