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Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for Texas Public Pension Systems in 2025
Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for Texas Public Pension Systems in 2025

Explore the 2025 Texas legislative outlook on public pension systems, focusing on funding, COLAs, local control, and investment strategies to ensure sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


NCPERS to Sponsor Public Pension Plan Mortality Study with Society of Actuaries Research Institute
NCPERS to Sponsor Public Pension Plan Mortality Study with Society of Actuaries Research Institute

NCPERS sponsors a new public pension plan mortality study with the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, analyzing data from 30+ U.S. pension systems (2022-2026) to enhance life expectancy insights and ensure pension sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2025


2025 Outlook: Themes for a New Economic Landing
2025 Outlook: Themes for a New Economic Landing

Explore Nuveen's 2025 economic outlook highlighting higher growth, inflation, and interest rates. Discover top fixed income and real asset investment themes. Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2025


2025 Investment Themes for Public Funds
2025 Investment Themes for Public Funds

Explore 2025 investment themes for public funds: fixed income strategies, liquidity assessment, private market opportunities, and enhanced governance for pension plans. Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2025


REITs in 2025: Positioning for Growth in a Transforming Landscape
REITs in 2025: Positioning for Growth in a Transforming Landscape

Explore how REITs are positioned for growth in 2025, offering institutional investors diversification, liquidity, and access to innovative real estate sectors amid evolving market trends. Continue Reading

Date posted02/11/2025


Canadian Pensions Role in Fostering a Stronger Canadian Domestic Economy: Lets Not "Boil The Ocean"
Canadian Pensions Role in Fostering a Stronger Canadian Domestic Economy: Lets Not "Boil The Ocean"

Explore Stephen Poloz's insights on Canadian pensions' targeted role in boosting the domestic economy by focusing on practical, high-impact investments. Continue Reading

Date posted02/10/2025


2025 Outlook: Preparing for a New World Order that Started to Unfold Even Before the US Election
2025 Outlook: Preparing for a New World Order that Started to Unfold Even Before the US Election

Explore the 2025 economic outlook amid geopolitical tensions, rising tariffs, and shifting policies. Learn why diversification and private markets are key for resilient pension portfolios. Continue Reading

Date posted02/6/2025


The Critical Governance Question Before the California Supreme Court in LACERA v. County of LA
The Critical Governance Question Before the California Supreme Court in LACERA v. County of LA

Explore the LACERA v. County of Los Angeles case before the California Supreme Court, impacting pension board governance, fiduciary independence, and talent recruitment. Continue Reading

Date posted02/4/2025


Into the Whirlwind: 119th Congress
Into the Whirlwind: 119th Congress

Explore insights on the 119th Congress and Trump's executive actions, tax cuts, and budget reconciliation impacts on state and local pension plans. Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2025


Deb Fischer Honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for Advancing Public Safety Workforce
Deb Fischer Honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for Advancing Public Safety Workforce

Sen. Deb Fischer honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public safety workforce solutions via the Recruit and Retain Act. Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2025


NCPERS Membership: Getting Fully Engaged in 2025
NCPERS Membership: Getting Fully Engaged in 2025

Maximize your 2025 NCPERS membership with access to conferences, trustee training, webinars, peer roundtables, and the latest public pension insights. Continue Reading

Date posted02/2/2025


Preview: NCPERS 2025 Public Retirement Systems Study
Preview: NCPERS 2025 Public Retirement Systems Study

Discover key insights from the 2025 NCPERS Public Retirement Systems Study, highlighting improved funding ratios, asset allocation trends, and pension sustainability. Join the free webinar! Continue Reading

Date posted02/1/2025