Media Highlights

Paul Aronson, head of portfolio strategy for private investment-grade credit at Voya Investment Management, explains that Voya is limiting exposure to AI-linked data center investments, citing concerns about long-term demand and asset obsolescence within its private credit portfolio.

John Brett, president of Wealth Management, discusses the close connection between financial wellness and employee well-being, highlighting how financial stress affects mental health and underscoring the role employers can play through financial education and retirement readiness support.

Amy Vaillancourt, president of Retirement, joined a Bloomberg Invest 2026 panel to discuss liquidity, underwriting standards and systemic risk in private credit, emphasizing the importance of investor education and professional asset management as private markets continue to evolve.

Eric Stein, chief investment officer, Voya IM, explains that recent market volatility reflects a “risk‑off” environment driven largely by technology stocks, describing a “shoot first, ask questions later” mindset as investors navigate uncertainty around artificial intelligence and economic conditions.

Kerry Sette, VP, head of Consumer Insights and Research, highlights how more women — especially younger generations — are investing earlier, reshaping expectations around financial wellness in the workplace.

Research from Voya IM shows that participants invested in target date funds are more confident about reaching their retirement goals, reinforcing the value of simplified, professionally-managed retirement solutions.

Voya announces new role as the official kit sponsor for Boston Legacy FC, expanding the company’s brand presence in the growing women’s sports space.

Jeffrey Hobbs, chief investment officer of Fixed Income, Voya IM, says Voya expects a record year in private credit, supported by its mostly investment grade portfolio. He notes middle market lending and CLO issuance remain strong heading into 2026.

Barbara Reinhard, CIO, Multi-Asset Strategies, shares expectation for the first half of 2026 to remain favorable for equities, supported by tax cuts, lower oil prices, strong earnings and a likely Fed rate cut without tipping the economy into recession.

Barbara Reinhard, CIO, Multi-Asset Strategies, discusses insights on how markets are stabilizing as investors weigh potential rate cuts.