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As He Retires, LACERS CIO Rod June Reflects on the Evolution of Public Pension Investing
As He Retires, LACERS CIO Rod June Reflects on the Evolution of Public Pension Investing

During the 2026 Chief Officers Summit, NCPERS presented a service recognition award to Rod June for his exceptional contributions to the public pension community. Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2026


A Governance Imperative: Why Pension Funds Need a Dynamic AI Policy
A Governance Imperative: Why Pension Funds Need a Dynamic AI Policy

The rapid advancement of AI creates new fiduciary, operational, and governance risks for pension systems. Developing a dynamic, principle-based AI governance is essential to protecting beneficiaries’ data, while safely streamlining efficiencies and enhancing returns. Continue Reading

Date posted06/15/2026


Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements
Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements

NCPERS regularly highlights the latest industry job listings, new hires, and retirement announcements on behalf of its member pension funds, stakeholders, and service providers. Here you can find our latest roundup of job listings, hiring, and retirement announcements. Continue Reading

Date posted06/14/2026


From Volatility to Stability: A Macro Hedging Approach for U.S. Pension Systems
From Volatility to Stability: A Macro Hedging Approach for U.S. Pension Systems

This report from Ortec Finance examines how macroeconomic developments, particularly declining interest rates, can translate into balance‑sheet risks for U.S. pension funds. Continue Reading

Date posted06/12/2026


Discount to Fair Value: How to Strengthen Pension Portfolio Resilience through Tech Secondaries
Discount to Fair Value: How to Strengthen Pension Portfolio Resilience through Tech Secondaries

This article explains how pension funds can access best‑in‑class, high‑growth, late‑stage private technology companies at significant discounts to public market valuations through a small-ticket secondaries manager. Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2026


How Your Public DB Plan Compares at Year-End 2025
How Your Public DB Plan Compares at Year-End 2025

This article provides public Defined Benefit (DB) plan fiduciaries with the data to benchmark their plans compared to peer plans, over time and by size. Continue Reading

Date posted06/8/2026


Safeguarding Pension Assets in Turbulent Markets Through Affordable Housing
Safeguarding Pension Assets in Turbulent Markets Through Affordable Housing

The article argues that investing in affordable housing can generate market rate returns, especially as downside protection in a turbulent market. Affordable housing is emerging as a resilient, alpha-generating real estate strategy due to powerful economic and demographic trends. Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2026


Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2 2026
Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2 2026

NCPERS regularly highlights the latest RFPs and RFIs in the public pension industry on behalf of its members. Here you can find our latest roundup of RPFs and RFIs. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2026


What Y2K Can Teach Public Pensions About AI, Cybersecurity, and Managing Risk Today
What Y2K Can Teach Public Pensions About AI, Cybersecurity, and Managing Risk Today

As public pension systems navigate emerging risks such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and misinformation, lessons from Y2K offer a reminder that clear communication, informed leadership, and participant trust remain essential. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2026


Review of Key Court Decisions from 2025 Affecting Public Retirement Systems
Review of Key Court Decisions from 2025 Affecting Public Retirement Systems

Recent public pension court decisions highlight key trends in contribution policy, board authority, disability determinations, forfeiture, funding flexibility, and governance documentation. Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2026


The Evolving Role of the Federal Government in Retirement Savings
The Evolving Role of the Federal Government in Retirement Savings

By: Tony Roda and Ryan Muller, Williams & Jensen PLLC The federal government is beginning to take a more active role in private retirement savings through Trump Accounts, the Saver’s Match, and related policy initiatives, raising questions about retirement preparedness, access, and the... Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2026


Modernizing Retirement and Pension Administration: From Complexity to Agility
Modernizing Retirement and Pension Administration: From Complexity to Agility

Modern retirement and pension administration is under pressure from changing demographics, regulation, cybersecurity, and digital expectations, exposing the limits of legacy systems and business processes. Continue Reading

Date posted06/1/2026