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Recognizing Leadership and Innovation in Public Pension Communication
Recognizing Leadership and Innovation in Public Pension Communication

Discover the 2024 NCPERS Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award winners, recognized for leadership and innovation in public pension communication. Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2025


Pensions Help to Recruit and Retain Public Safety Professionals
Pensions Help to Recruit and Retain Public Safety Professionals

Defined benefit pensions are vital for recruiting and retaining public safety professionals, ensuring experienced firefighters and police officers stay longer and retire securely. Continue Reading

Date posted01/17/2025


User Stories for Communications Managers
User Stories for Communications Managers

User stories help communications managers define needs for pension administration system upgrades, enabling effective, timely member messaging and streamlined communication tools. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


Strong Strategic Plans Are the Foundation for Good Governance
Strong Strategic Plans Are the Foundation for Good Governance

Discover why strong strategic planning is essential for effective governance of public pension funds, ensuring transparency, risk management, and retirement security. Continue Reading

Date posted01/7/2025


Canada Looks at Changing Pension Investing Rules to Promote "Asset Recycling"
Canada Looks at Changing Pension Investing Rules to Promote "Asset Recycling"

Canada is exploring pension investing rule changes to promote "asset recycling," enabling pension funds to invest in infrastructure like airports and utilities, boosting capital for public projects. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Recognizing the December 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the December 2024 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the December 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 22 public pension trustees and staff earned the prestigious AF designation through NCPERS' tailored fiduciary education program. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Why Effective Communication Matters for Public Pensions
Why Effective Communication Matters for Public Pensions

Discover why effective communication is vital for public pensions to build trust, combat misinformation, and engage diverse generations in retirement planning. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Repeal of WEP-GPO: What Public Sector Workers Should Know About the Social Security Fairness Act
Repeal of WEP-GPO: What Public Sector Workers Should Know About the Social Security Fairness Act

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP-GPO, boosting retirement benefits for 6.5M public sector workers. Awaiting President Biden's signature. Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2024


Fourth Quarter 2024: Investment Strategy Update
Fourth Quarter 2024: Investment Strategy Update

Wilshire's Q4 2024 investment update highlights cautious strategies amid signs of weaker growth, inflation, and expensive equity valuations. Favor low volatility and small caps. Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2024


Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q4 2024
Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q4 2024

Discover the latest public pension RFPs for Q4 2024, including technology assessments, board self-assessments, and actuarial audit services with key deadlines. Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2024


Safeguarding Pension Funds: Effective Third-Party Risk Management
Safeguarding Pension Funds: Effective Third-Party Risk Management

Safeguard pension funds from third-party risks with effective due diligence, continuous monitoring, and tailored risk management to ensure cybersecurity and compliance. Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Relying on Private Real Estate's Income Component as a Means of Retirement Security
Relying on Private Real Estate's Income Component as a Means of Retirement Security

Discover how private real estate's stable income and cash-flowing leases enhance retirement security by reducing volatility and providing reliable pension income. Continue Reading

Date posted12/11/2024