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Death Verification Data, Cybersecurity, and Public Pensions
Death Verification Data, Cybersecurity, and Public Pensions

Explore how state and local pension plans tackle cybersecurity and death verification data challenges to ensure accurate public pension payments. Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2024


NCPERS 2024 Legislative Conference
NCPERS 2024 Legislative Conference

Recap of NCPERS 2024 Legislative Conference: public pension trustees and stakeholders gathered in DC to discuss key policy updates, election insights, and retirement security. Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2024


NCPERS Names Illinois State Treasurer Policymaker of the Year
NCPERS Names Illinois State Treasurer Policymaker of the Year

NCPERS honored Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs as 2023 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public pension security and launching Illinois Secure Choice. Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2024


NCPERS 2024 Pension Communications Summit: Recap
NCPERS 2024 Pension Communications Summit: Recap

Recap of NCPERS 2024 Pension Communications Summit in DC, featuring expert insights on pension communication strategies, media engagement, AI tools, and award-winning public pension communicators. Continue Reading

Date posted01/28/2024


NCPERS Recognizes Industry Leaders with Inaugural Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award
NCPERS Recognizes Industry Leaders with Inaugural Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award

NCPERS honored top public pension communicators in 2024, recognizing innovation and leadership in pension communications at the inaugural Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award. Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2024


Preview: Key Findings from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study
Preview: Key Findings from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study

Discover key insights from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study on fiscal trends, operational practices, and pension fund performance. Join the webinar! Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2024


What Public Pensions Should Know About the Latest SECURE Act 2.0 Guidance
What Public Pensions Should Know About the Latest SECURE Act 2.0 Guidance

Discover key insights on the latest SECURE Act 2.0 guidance affecting public pensions, retirement plans, and IRS updates for 2024 compliance and amendments. Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2024


With Pensions Poised to Make a Comeback, Increased Unionization is Key
With Pensions Poised to Make a Comeback, Increased Unionization is Key

Explore the resurgence of pensions and the crucial role of increased unionization in securing workers' retirement benefits and long-term financial security. Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2024


The Untold Story of Trailing Returns
The Untold Story of Trailing Returns

Discover the untold story behind trailing returns and how endpoint sensitivity impacts investment performance evaluation. Learn why patience matters. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2024


What's Next for Public Pensions and ESG?
What's Next for Public Pensions and ESG?

Explore the evolving impact of ESG investing on public pensions, key legal battles, state policies, and future challenges in fiduciary duties and investment strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2024


Public Pension Profiles: Exploring HR Challenges and Strategies with Shunne Powell
Public Pension Profiles: Exploring HR Challenges and Strategies with Shunne Powell

Explore HR challenges and strategies at Texas TRS with Shunne Powell, focusing on employee engagement, recruitment, retention, and talent development in public pensions. Continue Reading

Date posted11/29/2023


Public Pension Profiles: CalPERS Chief DEI Officer, Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo
Public Pension Profiles: CalPERS Chief DEI Officer, Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo

Discover how Marlene Timberlake D'Adamo, CalPERS' Chief DEI Officer, integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion across investments, culture, and talent to enhance public pension success. Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2023