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Balancing a Plan’s Risk Exposure with Securitized Fixed Income
Balancing a Plan’s Risk Exposure with Securitized Fixed Income

Explore how securitized fixed income products help public pension plans balance risk, liquidity, and returns, offering diversification and downside protection. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2024


How the Inflation Reduction Act is Reshaping the Investment Landscape
How the Inflation Reduction Act is Reshaping the Investment Landscape

Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act is transforming U.S. renewable energy investments, boosting tax credits, and attracting pension capital for a sustainable future. Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


Don’t Get Your Value from an Index
Don’t Get Your Value from an Index

Discover why large-cap value indices and related passive or active products often underperform true value stocks. Learn to avoid index tracking for better returns. Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024


Building Organizational Resilience to Ensure Successful Change Management
Building Organizational Resilience to Ensure Successful Change Management

Discover how building organizational resilience helps public sector retirement plans adapt to change, improve agility, and ensure successful change management. Continue Reading

Date posted08/9/2024


Assessing the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Renewables Sector
Assessing the Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the Renewables Sector

Explore how the Inflation Reduction Act boosts US renewable energy, driving job creation, onshoring, and enhancing domestic energy security amid global instability. Continue Reading

Date posted08/7/2024


What Drives A Private Credit Manager’s Outperformance?
What Drives A Private Credit Manager’s Outperformance?

Discover what drives top private credit managers' outperformance: differentiated strategies, strong track records, scaled origination, and capital preservation focus. Continue Reading

Date posted08/5/2024


Mid-year Member Update from NCPERS
Mid-year Member Update from NCPERS

Mid-2024 update from NCPERS highlights new resources, expanded member programs, research, webinars, and upcoming public pension events for professionals. Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2024


Defined Benefit Plan Court Rulings
Defined Benefit Plan Court Rulings

NYC pension fossil fuel divestment case dismissed; NY court cites Supreme Court's Thole ruling, affirming no financial loss in defined benefit plans. Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


Worthwhile Canadian Initiative?
Worthwhile Canadian Initiative?

Explore the Canadian government's initiative to boost domestic pension fund investments, balancing economic growth with pension governance and fiduciary duties. Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


Which Pension Reform Initiatives Have (And Haven’t) Worked?
Which Pension Reform Initiatives Have (And Haven’t) Worked?

Explore which pension reform initiatives have succeeded or failed, and learn funding solutions to protect public pension plans' long-term health and sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024


Safeguarding Your Financial Security: NCPERS Identity and Fraud Insurance Affinity Program
Safeguarding Your Financial Security: NCPERS Identity and Fraud Insurance Affinity Program

Protect your financial security with NCPERS Identity and Fraud Insurance by MetLife. Get coverage for identity theft, fraud, credit monitoring, and 24/7 support. Continue Reading

Date posted07/30/2024


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

Recognizing the July 2024 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries—13 public pension trustees earned their AF designation, showcasing expertise in governance, finance, and risk management. Continue Reading

Date posted07/25/2024