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Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?
Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?

Discover how public pensions boost the U.S. economy by $2.9 trillion and generate $662 billion in tax revenue, proving their fiscal sustainability and taxpayer benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted07/24/2025


How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education
How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education

Meketa Investment Group earned the 2025 Pension Partners of the Year Award for advancing public pension education through NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2025


What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans
What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans

Learn best practices for managing participant risk in pension plans. Ensure data accuracy, conduct death audits, and improve compliance for long-term pension stability. Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2025


Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Submit a Speaking Proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Submit a Speaking Proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference

Submit your speaking proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference by August 8. Share insights, boost your profile, and shape public pension industry discussions. Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2025


Understanding and Measuring Risk
Understanding and Measuring Risk

Explore key insights on understanding and measuring investment risk, risk tolerance, tracking error, diversification, and avoiding DINO for optimal risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2025


Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues
Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues

New NCPERS report reveals public pensions generated $2.9T economic output & $662B in tax revenues in 2023, boosting state/local economies and taxpayer returns. Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2025


Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment
Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment

Explore how real estate equity, especially in multifamily sectors, remains resilient amid rising interest rates and shifting macroeconomic trends. Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2025


NCPERS Launches New Summit for Communications and Member Services Pension Professionals
NCPERS Launches New Summit for Communications and Member Services Pension Professionals

NCPERS announces the inaugural Communications & Member Services Summit, March 2-4, 2026 in San Diego, offering pension professionals key insights on member engagement, AI, and more. Join industry leaders to enhance public pension communications and services. Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2025


State Constitutional Protections for Public Pension Benefits
State Constitutional Protections for Public Pension Benefits

Explore a comprehensive 50-state review of state constitutional protections for public pension benefits, highlighting contract principles and the California Rule. Continue Reading

Date posted07/1/2025


Leadership, Strategy & Insight: NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit Recap
Leadership, Strategy & Insight: NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit Recap

Recap of NCPERS 2025 Chief Officers Summit in NYC, uniting public pension CEOs and CIOs to share leadership, governance, and investment strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted06/30/2025


Promoting Retirement Stability Through Governance, Portfolio Allocation, and Plan Design
Promoting Retirement Stability Through Governance, Portfolio Allocation, and Plan Design

Explore how integrating defined benefit and defined contribution plans with strong governance and smart portfolio allocation promotes stable, resilient public sector retirement systems. Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2025


From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts
From Classroom to Boardroom: How Northern Trust Helps Trustees Apply Investment Concepts

Northern Trust Asset Management empowers public pension trustees through the NCPERS Trustee Educational Seminar and interactive Asset Allocation Challenge. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2025