CAIS Fund Launch, Magnifact Tracking, Cohen & Steers ETFs, Guardian Annuity Updates

CAIS Advisors LLC plans to launch the CAIS Sports, Media and Entertainment Fund in early January 2026, providing accredited investors access to assets across major U.S. sports franchises and entertainment sectors. The fund, managed by CAIS and including independent managers Arctos and Eldridge, offers portfolio exposure to NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS franchises, TV companies, music catalogs, and live event properties with investment minimums starting at $25,000 and potential semi-annual liquidity. Magnifact LLC introduced a real-time annuity case-tracking feature at Revol One Insurance Co., enhancing distribution partners' ability to monitor pending annuity applications. Utilizing Magnifact's AgentVizion API services, this integration aims to accelerate sales and reduce processing times for annuity transactions. Cohen & Steers Inc. launched two new active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE Arca: the Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF and the Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF. The infrastructure ETF focuses on infrastructure companies tied to technological growth areas such as data demand and artificial intelligence, while the short-duration preferred ETF targets tax-efficient income through investment-grade, institutional preferred securities as an alternative to traditional short-term fixed income investments. The Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America enhanced its index-linked annuity product, Guardian MarketPerform, by adding two crediting strategies: Step Up Trigger Rate and Cap with Participation and Spread. These strategies aim to offer clients improved investment growth potential and greater predictability without additional fees. These developments indicate active product innovation and technological integration within the insurance and investment sectors, targeting enhanced access, efficiency, and diversified investment strategies for institutional and accredited investors.