NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study
Coming Soon: Essential Insights for Public Pension Leaders Continue Reading
Postedby Matt Eckel
Date posted01/29/2026
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Pension News, Commentaries, and Insights from NCPERS
Find out what’s happening in the public pension community and explore the latest industry trends.
Building Portfolio Resilience: Why Today’s Approach Needs a Rethink
Increased correlations between stocks and bonds and heightened volatility in bond markets have made the traditional 60/40 approach to diversification less reliable, meaning that today’s market conditions call for an approach that includes alternative asset classes. Continue Reading
Date posted01/28/2026
INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION: NCPERS Legislative Forum & Policy Day
With a severe winter storm forecasted to create dangerous travel conditions in Washington, D.C. and across much of the U.S., we have made the difficult decision to cancel NCPERS 2026 Legislative Forum & Policy Day. Continue Reading
Date posted01/23/2026
NCPERS Marks 85 Years with Bold New Vision: Launches NCPERS 2.0 and Redesigned Website
NCPERS, the largest association for public pensions, recently announced a transformative initiative to celebrate its 85th anniversary: NCPERS 2.0. Continue Reading
Date posted01/20/2026
Welcome to the New NCPERS Website!
A smarter, easier way to connect with your member benefits. Continue Reading
Postedby William Whitman
Date posted01/19/2026
The Long-Term Cost of Short-Term Thinking: Why Prefunding OPEB Liabilities Matters
Although Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) are often financed on a Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) basis, an increasing number of public plan sponsors are choosing to prefund these obligations with dedicated trusts, similar to pensions. Continue Reading
Date posted01/15/2026
Reinventing Retiree Healthcare: A Financially Sustainable Path Forward for Public Sector Leaders
This article highlights what pension fund stakeholders can learn about how transitioning retiree healthcare from traditional group plans to the individual marketplace through a defined contribution model strengthens the long- term sustainability of retirement systems. Continue Reading
Date posted01/15/2026
Funding Your Other Post-Employment Benefits Plan: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Although funding an OPEB plan actuarially is not always possible, this article offers strategies to get some money contributed and secured to pay OPEB benefits. Continue Reading
Date posted01/15/2026
Retiree Medical Trusts—The Solution for Funding Medical Costs in Retirement
In the face of rising healthcare costs, Retiree Medical Trusts provide an unmatched, tax-advantages solution for saving for medical costs in retirement. Continue Reading
Date posted01/15/2026
The Cost of Indexing
Index funds typically carry the lowest expense ratios in their categories — but like consumer goods, they may impose costs that aren’t apparent from the sticker price alone. Continue Reading
Date posted01/15/2026
Investing in Commingled Funds: Potential Negative Implications for Pension Funds
With pension funds frequently debating whether to invest in equities via either active management and separately managed accounts, or passive management and commingled funds, this informative article discusses the drawbacks of Commingled Funds. Continue Reading
Date posted01/8/2026
Recognizing the December 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
NCPERS would like to recognize the 17 public pension trustees and staff who most recently passed the exam to earn the prestigious Accredited Fiduciary (AF) designation. Continue Reading
Date posted01/6/2026