The Association of Institutional INVESTORS is a member led organization of institutional investment advisors that represents the interests of investors and strives to advance good practices and promote fair and efficient financial markets through open engagement with policy makers and others.
In Focus
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Week InAdvance: June 22, 2026
Mon Jun 22 BRICS NSAs meet in India. Fed forum on global rules for the dollar. London climate event. | Tue Jun 23 'Summer Davos' in China. Review by China's NPC committee. Men’s Fashion Week begins in Paris. | Wed Jun 24 Fed stress test results. UN International Day of Women in Diplomacy. | Thu Jun 25 US personal income, May US PCE price index. Great British Summer Savings scheme begins. | Fri Jun 26 BIS annual conference in Basel. | Sat Jun 27 BIS, FSI, FSB, Basel Committee meet in Basel. Armed Forces Day in the UK.
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Week InReview: June 19, 2026
Stocks pause after rally. Stocks are ending a strong week on a cautious note. Markets in the US and China are closed for holidays. Asian stocks gave up earlier gains, with the Kospi falling more than 1.5%. US and European equity futures contracts also fell, while commodities from oil to precious metals declined. Gold was on track for a third weekly loss, trading near $4,100 an ounce. Cash markets in the US, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are closed for holidays. | The US and Iran delayed the start of talks over a permanent peace deal. It’s unclear why, though Israel and Iran-backed militants clashed overnight in Lebanon. | The UK’s government bonds fell after Labour politician Andy Burnham won a parliamentary election, paving the way for him to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. | The dollar rose against Asian currencies and G10 peers. FX traders including hedge funds are loading up on options wagers that the US currency will extend gains after the Fed’s hawkish policy decision this week. The yen was at the top of the G10 league, though it remained within reach of its weakest level in four decades, despite Japan warning that it stands ready to take “bold action” to defend the currency. | US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick raised concerns with ASML’s senior leaders that one of its top-of-the-line machines may have been shipped to China in violation of US-led export restrictions. Separately, the US launched a new tariff investigation into Germany over what it called “persistent underpayment for innovative pharmaceutical products,” setting the stage for levies on German goods.
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Week InAdvance: June 15, 2026
Mon Jun 15 G7 leaders’ summit begins in Evian-les-Bains. President Xi Jinping turns 73. FIFA World Cup group stage matches continue in Mexico, the US and Canada through July 19. | Tue Jun 16 Japan rate decision. Royal Ascot horseracing begins. | Wed Jun 17 The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. The IEA publishes its monthly oil market report. European Parliament votes on EU import duties on US goods. Raindance Film Festival opens in London. | Thu Jun 18 UK BOE rate decision. Switzerland rate decision. A critical by-election in the UK. Royal Ascot's Gold Cup Day, its fashion highlight. | Fri Jun 19 US Juneteenth holiday. China, Hong Kong and Taiwan observe Dragon Boat Festival. Markets closed. | Sat Jun 20 UN World Refugee Day. Rome's annual LGBT+ pride parade. Annual National Rejoin March in London, to promote Britain rejoining the EU. London Climate Action Week. | Sun Jun 21 Father's Day. Summer solstice marks the longest day of the year; in Britain, people gather to watch the sunrise over Stonehenge.
Upcoming Events
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9Jul
Market Practices Council Industry Update
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
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15Jul
CMBS Council Industry Update
4:00 PM to 4:15 PM EDT
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13Aug
Market Practices Council Industry Update
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
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19Aug
CMBS Council Industry Update
4:00 PM to 4:15 PM EDT
Our Clients, Our Markets, Our Purpose
The Association of Institutional INVESTORS is an organization of the oldest, largest, and most trusted federally registered investment advisers in the United States. All our members have a fiduciary duty to put their clients' interests first. Put simply, it's not our money. Our members' clients include companies and labor unions, public and private pension plans, mutual funds and 401Ks, and individuals and families who depend on our firms to help them provide for their retirements, to have funds available to educate their family members, to meet other obligations, and to support their financial aspirations. Collectively, the Association's members manage investments for more than 80,000 ERISA pension plans, 401Ks, and mutual funds on behalf of more than 100 million American workers and retirees.Our financial markets connect companies to investors and borrowers to lenders to help corporations create jobs, cities and states build needed roads, bridges, and schools, families finance homes and cars, and pension plans at all levels meet their obligations. These markets allow thousands of organizations and millions of individuals to invest in America, sharing in the success of our nation's businesses and maintaining a stake in the strength of cities, counties, states, and our country.
Our financial markets can only fulfill their highest purposes when they are open, transparent, and provide a level playing field for all market participants, and when they are supported by prudent regulation and strong investor protections. All the Association's efforts are toward these ideals.