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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 posted06/3/2026


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


Cost Efficiency and Investment Governance for Public Pension Plans
Cost Efficiency and Investment Governance for Public Pension Plans

Public pension plans can improve net returns and fiduciary outcomes by adopting a rigorous Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework that uncovers hidden fees, optimizes costs across the full investment value chain, and strengthens governance through data‑driven oversight and ongoing compliance. Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2026


Closing Loopholes in Investment Policy Statements
Closing Loopholes in Investment Policy Statements

The article examines how multi‑layer asset allocation ranges can help institutional investors close unintended risk gaps in their investment policy statements. Continue Reading

Date posted05/28/2026


The Strategic Case for Lower Middle Market Asset-Backed Finance
The Strategic Case for Lower Middle Market Asset-Backed Finance

Learn why lower middle market asset backed finance may be a compelling addition to pension fund portfolios, offering attractive yields, granular collateral, and embedded downside protection. Continue Reading

Date posted05/26/2026


Why Real-Time Mortality Is Essential
Why Real-Time Mortality Is Essential

Real-time mortality verification helps financial institutions avoid costly errors by ensuring they stop payments promptly when individuals pass away, reducing fraud, compliance risks, and administrative burden. Continue Reading

Date posted05/21/2026


NCPERS Honors Pension Funds, Service Providers for Fiduciary Education Excellence
NCPERS Honors Pension Funds, Service Providers for Fiduciary Education Excellence

NCPERS honored the recipients of its 2026 Champions Award and Pension Partners of the Year Award yesterday, recognizing public pension funds and service providers that are advancing fiduciary education and strengthening industry collaboration. Continue Reading

Date posted05/19/2026