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Current Law vs. Current Policy, and Other Budgetary Matters for Pensions to Watch
Current Law vs. Current Policy, and Other Budgetary Matters for Pensions to Watch

Explore the critical April budget talks as President Trump and GOP push tax cuts, spending reforms, and pension impacts amid debt ceiling debates. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2025


Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q1
Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q1

Discover the latest public pension RFPs and RFIs, including Illinois Police Officers' Pension Fund seeking legal counsel. Stay updated on pension careers and contracts. Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2025


What's New from NCPERS?
What's New from NCPERS?

Discover the latest NCPERS updates for public pension leaders: 2025 surveys, conferences, trustee education, new partnerships, and virtual roundtables. Continue Reading

Date posted03/31/2025


Meet Jessica Ransome, NCPERS’ Education Associate
Meet Jessica Ransome, NCPERS’ Education Associate

Meet Jessica Ransome, NCPERS’ Education Associate, shaping public pension education through expert programs and the upcoming Annual Conference in Denver. Continue Reading

Date posted03/28/2025


Best Practices for Monitoring Your Securities Portfolio in 2025
Best Practices for Monitoring Your Securities Portfolio in 2025

Discover best practices for monitoring your securities portfolio in 2025 to protect assets, detect fraud, and maximize recovery with expert strategies for institutional investors. Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2025


Creative Ways to Use AI for Member Communications
Creative Ways to Use AI for Member Communications

Discover how generative AI transforms public retirement systems' member communications by enhancing clarity, engagement, content creation, and customer service. Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2025


Behind the Scenes w FPPA CIO Scott Simon: Investment Opportunities & Challenges for Public Pensions
Behind the Scenes w FPPA CIO Scott Simon: Investment Opportunities & Challenges for Public Pensions

Discover insights from FPPA CIO Scott Simon on public pension investment strategies, challenges, and opportunities amid market volatility and economic shifts. Continue Reading

Date posted03/21/2025


Strategies for Addressing Common SEC Fair Fund Recovery Challenges
Strategies for Addressing Common SEC Fair Fund Recovery Challenges

Learn key strategies to overcome SEC Fair Fund recovery challenges for public pension funds. Maximize claims with proper documentation, communication, and compliance. Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2025


Artificial Intelligence and Plan Governance Considerations
Artificial Intelligence and Plan Governance Considerations

Explore key AI governance considerations for public pension plans. Learn why timely AI policies, ethical use, and vendor guidelines are vital for fiduciary responsibility. Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2025


Cut and Run? Not So Fast... Private Credit and the Fed
Cut and Run? Not So Fast... Private Credit and the Fed

Explore why maintaining a core allocation in private credit direct lending is strategic despite Fed rate changes, offering consistent premium returns and risk mitigation. Continue Reading

Date posted03/6/2025


Efficient Credit Hedging With the Quality-Junk Factor
Efficient Credit Hedging With the Quality-Junk Factor

Explore how a long-short quality-junk equity factor offers efficient credit hedging with positive carry and negative correlation to credit risk in low-yield markets. Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


Upcoming Public Pension Plan Mortality Study
Upcoming Public Pension Plan Mortality Study

Discover the upcoming Public Pension Plan Mortality Study by NCPERS and SOA, enhancing life expectancy data for sustainable public pension planning. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025