Find out what’s happening in the public pension community and explore the latest industry trends.
By: Hank Kim, Chief Executive Officer, NCPERS NCPERS 2.0 reflects not only how far we've come, but where we're headed. It's built on the same foundation of advocacy, research, and education that has guided us for 85 years, but with modern tools to help you succeed in an increasingly complex... Continue Reading
By: Laurie Mitchell, TEGRIT Subject matter experts (SMEs) are invaluable resources in organizations, known for their deep knowledge and experience in specific areas. Knowing what makes a great SME starts with knowing what they'll be tasked with, and this article provides key characteristics and... Continue Reading
By: Vincent Pellegrino, ABL Tech Learn how continuous mortality audits help public pension funds reduce overpayments, improve data accuracy, and maintain compliance by identifying unreported deaths and missing participants. This is an excerpt from NCPERS Fall 2025 issue of PERSist. Public... Continue Reading
By: Trevor Newcomb, Segal Transitioning to a new benefits administration software solution is a significant decision. As your organization prepares to implement your new system, it is crucial to safeguard this major investment by taking steps now to avoid costly mistakes later. This article... Continue Reading
By: Michael Buchenholz, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and David Murad, NISA Funded status alone rarely provides a complete picture of a pension system's well-being. Yet, across the country, actuaries are reporting improvements in funded status to public pension board members—many crossing... Continue Reading
By: Abhi Kane, 400 Capital Management LLC Private credit markets have grown substantially post-GFC, with Moody's projecting AUM to exceed $3 trillion by 2028. The securitized credit markets have similarly rebounded, reaching $3 trillion in 2025. While often treated as separate allocations by... Continue Reading
By: Michael Massarano, Laura Parrott, and Randy Schwimmer, Nuveen This article explores how the maturation of private credit is shaping opportunities in this dynamic, multifaceted asset class and discusses the benefits of private credit in portfolios. This is an excerpt from NCPERS Fall 2025... Continue Reading
By: Emma Norchet, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. This is an excerpt from NCPERS Fall 2025 issue of PERSist. More firms are remaining private for longer as doing so enables them to focus on long-term growth initiatives free from some of the burdens public companies face. In fact, the... Continue Reading
By: Neil Hrab For members of the large Canadian public sector pensions, one item of interest in the federal budget was the government's effort to entice those organizations to invest more domestically -- specifically in Canada's tech and life sciences sector. Changes to the laws and regulations... Continue Reading
By: Hank Kim, Executive Director, NCPERS This year, the NCPERS team has worked hard to make sure our members have the tools, resources, and networks they need to thrive. Here's a look back at some of the highlights—and a glimpse of what's ahead. As the holidays approach, I find myself... Continue Reading
NCPERS regularly highlights the latest RFPs and RFIs in the public pension industry on behalf of its members. Find our latest roundup of job listings, hiring, and retirement announcements here. If your organization has an RFP/RFI for inclusion, please submit all relevant information to... Continue Reading
It's expected that the House and Senate tax-writing Committees – House Ways & Means and Senate Finance – will use 2026 to gather bipartisan proposals that ultimately would comprise a SECURE Act 3.0. Continue Reading
