CAIS Launches Sports & Entertainment Fund; Magnifact and Cohen & Steers Debut New Insurance and ETF Products

CAIS Advisors LLC plans to launch a new Sports, Media and Entertainment Fund in early January 2026, offering accredited investors access to a portfolio that spans major sports franchises across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, alongside television companies, music catalogs, and live event properties. The fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and allows for investment minimums as low as $25,000 with potential semi-annual liquidity, managed by CAIS with Arctos and Eldridge as core independent managers. Magnifact LLC, an insurance technology provider, has introduced a real-time annuity case tracking feature for Revol One Insurance Co.'s distribution partners. This integration utilizes Magnifact's AgentVizion API Services to offer instantaneous updates on pending annuity applications, aiming to reduce processing times and accelerate sales workflows, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for insurance producers. Cohen & Steers Inc. launched two actively managed ETFs on NYSE Arca: the Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF and the Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF. The infrastructure fund targets investments in infrastructure companies aligned with secular growth trends such as increased power demand driven by data expansion and artificial intelligence. The preferred securities ETF focuses on short-duration, tax-efficient income investment-grade preferred securities, positioned as an alternative to traditional short-term fixed income products with attractive credit quality. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America expanded its index-linked annuity product, Guardian MarketPerform, by introducing two new crediting strategies: Step Up Trigger Rate and Cap with Participation and Spread. These options aim to offer clients enhanced growth potential and investment predictability without additional fees, enriching the flexibility and appeal of annuity products in a competitive market. These developments reflect strategic expansions in insurance and investment products emphasizing investor access, technology-driven process improvements, and diversified income solutions. They also highlight a growing focus on integrating advanced technology platforms and product innovation to meet evolving client and market demands within the U.S. insurance and investment sectors.