By: Scott Garrett, Schroders A Schroders-sponsored survey shows a majority of institutional investors, including US retirement plans, expect significant market volatility over the next 12 months. Many also believe active managers and greater exposure to private markets can enhance the resilience... Continue Reading
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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.
Discover how FICO's inclusion of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) data in credit scores impacts younger, low-credit members—boosting scores for on-time payers and lowering for delinquents. Continue Reading
Stay updated with NCPERS' 2025 fall events, new trustee training, member surveys, and plans for 2026 including enhanced resources and SOA partnership. Continue Reading
Learn how Trump’s 2025 Executive Order aims to expand fiduciaries’ access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, reducing litigation risks and boosting retirement returns. Continue Reading
Explore the impact of the 2025 India-UK trade agreement, boosting bilateral trade, reducing tariffs, and highlighting India's growing global economic influence. Continue Reading
Discover insights from the NCPERS 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum, featuring innovative case studies, research, and strategies for sustainable public pension funding. Continue Reading
Learn how trustees can fulfill fiduciary duties in securities class action litigation by implementing portfolio monitoring and adopting clear litigation policies. Continue Reading
Recognizing the July 2025 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 11 public pension trustees earned the AF designation through NCPERS' specialized fiduciary education program. Continue Reading
By: Erin Woods, Nancy Kulesa, and William Massa, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP Without the deterrent power of strong enforcement, investors face increased risks of transacting in securities without complete and accurate information about a particular issuer. Congress entrusted regulators as... Continue Reading
Explore Ortec Finance’s Total Portfolio Approach analyzing risk and return exposures of top pension funds using a factor lens on Equity, Real Rates, Credit, and Inflation. Continue Reading
Learn how to measure returns in alternative investments by comparing TWR and IRR methods, and discover benefits of diversified multi-vintage closed-end fund programs. Continue Reading
Explore the factors behind USD pessimism, policy risks, and potential recovery. Understand US dollar trends, fiscal impacts, and global economic influences. Continue Reading
