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Do You Know Who’s Voting Your Proxies?
Do You Know Who’s Voting Your Proxies?

Discover the critical importance of proxy voting in corporate governance. Learn how asset owners can ensure alignment, mitigate conflicts, and protect beneficiaries. Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2024


Inflation Reduction Act Cuts Retiree Drug Costs: Employers Face Tough Choices
Inflation Reduction Act Cuts Retiree Drug Costs: Employers Face Tough Choices

The Inflation Reduction Act enhances Medicare Part D coverage by capping retiree drug costs but may raise expenses for employers sponsoring group plans. Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2024


Waistlines and GLP-1s—Expanding in Unison
Waistlines and GLP-1s—Expanding in Unison

Explore the booming $500B market of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, key obesity treatments by Eli Lilly & Novo Nordisk, and their impact on healthcare and consumer trends. Continue Reading

Date posted09/6/2024


Maritime Private Credit: The Investment Opportunity Set Making Waves
Maritime Private Credit: The Investment Opportunity Set Making Waves

Explore maritime private credit as a unique investment opportunity offering strong returns, diversification, and security amid declining bank lending in the shipping industry. Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2024


What Does the Future of Retirement Look Like?
What Does the Future of Retirement Look Like?

Explore the future of retirement amid shifting plans and challenges. Learn how NCPERS advocates for pensions, Secure Choice programs, and retirement security. Continue Reading

Date posted09/2/2024


Fall Forecast for Congress
Fall Forecast for Congress

Explore the fall 2024 Congressional forecast focusing on election impacts, legislative strategies, funding challenges, and key political issues shaping the U.S. Congress. Continue Reading

Date posted09/1/2024


Understanding DROPs: Essential Strategies and Insights for Public Safety Retirement
Understanding DROPs: Essential Strategies and Insights for Public Safety Retirement

Explore essential strategies and insights on Deferred Retirement Options Programs (DROPs) for public safety retirement, boosting workforce retention and addressing staffing challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted08/31/2024


A Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0
A Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0

Explore the evolution of infrastructure equity from traditional assets to innovative, climate-focused investments. Discover why middle-market funds may deliver stronger returns. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2024


Data Breaches: A Looming Threat for Pension Administrators
Data Breaches: A Looming Threat for Pension Administrators

Data breaches threaten pension administrators by risking identity theft, regulatory issues, and trust loss. Learn key strategies to protect sensitive member data. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Private Infrastructure Debt: A Growing Asset Class for Public Pension Investors
Private Infrastructure Debt: A Growing Asset Class for Public Pension Investors

Discover how private infrastructure debt offers public pension investors diversification, steady income, inflation protection, and lower risk amid global funding gaps. Continue Reading

Date posted08/23/2024


Financial Gravity
Financial Gravity

Explore Kevin Kneafsey's insights on financial gravity and rising interest rates' delayed impact on the U.S. economy, debt, and investment strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024


Risk Mitigating Strategies
Risk Mitigating Strategies

Discover Wilshire's insights on Risk Mitigating Strategies (RMS) for institutional investors, offering low-correlation, systematic approaches to diversify and protect portfolios. Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2024