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Schroders Survey Finds US Retirement Plan Sponsors Are Bracing for Volatility and Looking to Active
Schroders Survey Finds US Retirement Plan Sponsors Are Bracing for Volatility and Looking to Active

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

Date posted09/16/2025


Buy-Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Data Is Coming to Your Plan Members’ Credit Scores
Buy-Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Data Is Coming to Your Plan Members’ Credit Scores

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

Date posted09/9/2025


NCPERS Member Update: Fall Events and Plans for 2026
NCPERS Member Update: Fall Events and Plans for 2026

Stay updated with NCPERS' 2025 fall events, new trustee training, member surveys, and plans for 2026 including enhanced resources and SOA partnership. Continue Reading

Date posted09/8/2025


What Fiduciaries Should Know About Trump’s Alternative Investments Executive Order
What Fiduciaries Should Know About Trump’s Alternative Investments Executive Order

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

Date posted09/8/2025


India’s Power Play
India’s Power Play

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

Date posted09/4/2025


NCPERS 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum Recap: Fresh Ideas, Case Studies, & Frameworks for Success
NCPERS 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum Recap: Fresh Ideas, Case Studies, & Frameworks for Success

Discover insights from the NCPERS 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum, featuring innovative case studies, research, and strategies for sustainable public pension funding. Continue Reading

Date posted09/2/2025


Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties Relating to Securities Class Action Litigation
Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties Relating to Securities Class Action Litigation

Learn how trustees can fulfill fiduciary duties in securities class action litigation by implementing portfolio monitoring and adopting clear litigation policies. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries
Recognizing the July 2025 Class of NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries

Recognizing the July 2025 NCPERS Accredited Fiduciaries: 11 public pension trustees earned the AF designation through NCPERS' specialized fiduciary education program. Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


Filling the Gap: The Increasing Importance of Institutional Investors Addressing Corporate Misconduc
Filling the Gap: The Increasing Importance of Institutional Investors Addressing Corporate Misconduc

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

Date posted08/21/2025


Total Portfolio Approach for Pension Funds
Total Portfolio Approach for Pension Funds

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

Date posted08/19/2025


Measuring Returns in Alternatives
Measuring Returns in Alternatives

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

Date posted08/14/2025


Taking Stock of USD Pessimism
Taking Stock of USD Pessimism

Explore the factors behind USD pessimism, policy risks, and potential recovery. Understand US dollar trends, fiscal impacts, and global economic influences. Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2025