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Meet Courtney Desautels, NCPERS’ Member Services Coordinator
Meet Courtney Desautels, NCPERS’ Member Services Coordinator

Meet Courtney Desautels, NCPERS' Member Services Coordinator, supporting members with events, membership, and more. Learn about her role and background. Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


NCPERS 2024 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2025)
NCPERS 2024 Year in Review (And What to Watch in 2025)

Discover NCPERS' 2024 milestones: expanded educational events, new virtual networking, awards, benchmarking data, and resources shaping public pension success in 2025. Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2024


Where Are Washington's Policymakers Headed Next Year?
Where Are Washington's Policymakers Headed Next Year?

Explore Washington’s 2025 policy outlook with insights on tax law, pension plans, and advocacy strategies shaping public retirement systems and first responder benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2024


NCPERS Launches Comprehensive SECURE 2.0 Desk Reference for Governmental Plans
NCPERS Launches Comprehensive SECURE 2.0 Desk Reference for Governmental Plans

NCPERS introduces the SECURE 2.0 Desk Reference for Governmental Plans, detailing key retirement law updates, RMD changes, Roth options, and compliance steps. Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


New from NCPERS: Q4
New from NCPERS: Q4

Discover the latest NCPERS updates for public sector pensions, including 2025 events, SECURE 2.0 guidance, webinars, roundtables, and compensation surveys. Renew membership by Dec 31! Continue Reading

Date posted12/2/2024


The High Cost of Lost Labor Stakeholder Trust: What Pensions Can Learn from the AIMCo Board Shakeup
The High Cost of Lost Labor Stakeholder Trust: What Pensions Can Learn from the AIMCo Board Shakeup

Discover the impact of the AIMCo board shakeup on pension management, labor trust, rising costs, and lessons for public sector pension plans. Continue Reading

Date posted11/27/2024


Securing Retirement: Protecting and Growing Pension Fund Assets
Securing Retirement: Protecting and Growing Pension Fund Assets

Secure retirement by protecting and growing pension fund assets with resilient, low-correlation unlisted infrastructure investments for long-term risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


Call for Speakers: NCPERS 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Call for Speakers: NCPERS 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Call for speakers for NCPERS 2025 Annual Conference in Denver! Share insights on public pensions, investments, DEI, cybersecurity, and more. Submit by Feb 3. Continue Reading

Date posted11/22/2024


Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Department Eliminates Dedicated Emerging Markets Account
Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Department Eliminates Dedicated Emerging Markets Account

Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Dept. ends its Emerging Markets account due to geopolitical risks, low returns, and high fees, reallocating to developed markets and alternatives. Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit
Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit

Save the date for the NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit in NYC, June 16-18. Join public pension CEOs and CIOs for peer-driven insights, innovation, and networking. Continue Reading

Date posted11/18/2024


With Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living More Common Defined Benefit Plan Provides a Secure Retirement Path
With Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living More Common Defined Benefit Plan Provides a Secure Retirement Path

Discover why living paycheck to paycheck hinders retirement savings and how Defined Benefit plans offer a secure, reliable retirement income for all income levels. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


After Historic Vote to Repeal WEP-GPO, What’s Next?
After Historic Vote to Repeal WEP-GPO, What’s Next?

Historic House vote passes bill to repeal WEP-GPO Social Security penalties impacting public sector pensions. Senate action and advocacy efforts next. Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2024