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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


Tax Law and Why It Matters to Public Plans
Tax Law and Why It Matters to Public Plans

Explore how IRS funding cuts impact tax law enforcement and guidance on SECURE Act changes, affecting public pension plans and state tax revenues. Continue Reading

Date posted03/3/2025


Why U.S. Small- and Mid-Cap Equities Now?
Why U.S. Small- and Mid-Cap Equities Now?

Discover why U.S. small- and mid-cap equities are gaining attention with generational low valuations, improved earnings growth, and benefits from onshoring and M&A trends. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2025


WEP-GPO Repeal: When Will Public Sector Workers Receive Adjusted Social Security Benefits?
WEP-GPO Repeal: When Will Public Sector Workers Receive Adjusted Social Security Benefits?

The Social Security Administration has begun paying retroactive and increased benefits to public sector workers affected by WEP-GPO, following the repeal under the Social Security Fairness Act. Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2025


Recent Supreme Court Decisions Signal Increased Investor Litigation
Recent Supreme Court Decisions Signal Increased Investor Litigation

Recent Supreme Court rulings limit SEC enforcement power, shifting investor protection to litigation. Learn how these decisions impact securities fraud cases. Continue Reading

Date posted02/25/2025


NCPERS: Public Pensions Demonstrate Fiscal Strength as Average Funded Ratios Reach Five-Year High
NCPERS: Public Pensions Demonstrate Fiscal Strength as Average Funded Ratios Reach Five-Year High

NCPERS 2025 study reveals public pensions' fiscal strength with a five-year high 83.1% funded ratio, 9.47% returns, and improved funding discipline. Continue Reading

Date posted02/24/2025