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House Passage of Budget Reconciliation
House Passage of Budget Reconciliation

The U.S. House narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill impacting federal policy and taxation. Public pension groups remain cautious as final details emerge. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


State of "Pay": What Comes Next in LACERA v County of LA & the Stakes for Trustee Independence
State of "Pay": What Comes Next in LACERA v County of LA & the Stakes for Trustee Independence

California Supreme Court reviews LACERA v. County of Los Angeles, focusing on pension boards' independent authority over personnel compensation to protect trustee independence. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs
Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs

Discover how Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) enhance income, reduce default risk, and diversify fixed income portfolios with strong risk-return profiles. Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025


NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards
NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards

NCPERS honored public pension leaders with inaugural education-focused awards at the 2025 Annual Conference, recognizing commitment to trustee and staff learning. Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2025


The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance
The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance

Explore how the NIST AI Risk Management Framework guides organizations in integrating AI into cybersecurity governance, addressing risks, and enhancing threat defense. Continue Reading

Date posted05/12/2025


Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields
Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields

Public pension plans are reassessing asset allocations amid higher fixed income yields, reducing risk while maintaining returns with improved capital market assumptions. Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2025


Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit
Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit

Save the date for the NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit, Sept 24-26 in Philadelphia. Network, learn workforce strategies, and tackle public pension HR challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2025


Delaware Shareholder Recovery Spotlight: Class Actions vs. Appraisal Rights
Delaware Shareholder Recovery Spotlight: Class Actions vs. Appraisal Rights

Explore Delaware shareholder recovery through breach of fiduciary duty cases and appraisal rights. Learn how investors seek fair compensation in mergers. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2025


Navigating Market Volatility: Public Pensions Remain Resilient
Navigating Market Volatility: Public Pensions Remain Resilient

Public pensions remain resilient amid market volatility, leveraging diversification and sound governance to navigate economic uncertainty and sustain long-term fiscal stability. Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2025


Early Ramifications of the Trump Administration on Retirement Plans
Early Ramifications of the Trump Administration on Retirement Plans

Explore how the Trump Administration's tariffs, tax cuts, and policies on national security, ESG, and DEI impact retirement plans and pension investments. Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2025


Emerging Markets: 6 Key Themes for 2025
Emerging Markets: 6 Key Themes for 2025

Explore six key emerging market themes for 2025, including AI supply chains, India's growth, China's fiscal rebound, Saudi reforms, South Africa's political shift, and Mexico's reshoring potential. Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


Recent Amendments to Delaware’s “Books and Records” Statute & Their Effect on Stockholder Oversight
Recent Amendments to Delaware’s “Books and Records” Statute & Their Effect on Stockholder Oversight

Explore the impact of Delaware’s recent SB 21 amendments on stockholder rights under Section 220, affecting books and records access for corporate oversight. Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2025