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How Partisan Politics Threaten Retiree Security
How Partisan Politics Threaten Retiree Security

Explore how partisan politics threaten retiree security by interfering with public pension investments, risking returns, increasing costs, and undermining long-term stability. Continue Reading

Date posted08/8/2025


University of Chicago Students Tackle Public Pension Funding at NCPERS-Harris NextGen Competition
University of Chicago Students Tackle Public Pension Funding at NCPERS-Harris NextGen Competition

University of Chicago students compete in NCPERS-Harris NextGen Competition, pitching innovative solutions to enhance public pension funding sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted08/7/2025


Staying the Course: Why Tariff Concerns May Not Warrant Portfolio Changes
Staying the Course: Why Tariff Concerns May Not Warrant Portfolio Changes

Explore why tariff concerns and rising inflation expectations in 2025 may not require portfolio changes, backed by historical data and market analysis. Continue Reading

Date posted08/5/2025


Budget Reconciliation 2.0
Budget Reconciliation 2.0

House Republicans plan a second budget reconciliation package to advance President Trump's agenda before the 2026 midterms, focusing on deficit reduction, health care, and tax reforms. Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2025


Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning
Stan Rupnik and Matthew Hunt on TRS Illinois’s Vision for Growth and Learning

Discover how the Teachers' Retirement System of Illinois fosters growth and excellence through trustee education, winning the 2025 NCPERS Champions Award. Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025


Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?
Are Public Pensions Affordable for Taxpayers?

Discover how public pensions boost the U.S. economy by $2.9 trillion and generate $662 billion in tax revenue, proving their fiscal sustainability and taxpayer benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted07/24/2025


How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education
How Meketa is Shaping the Future of Public Pensions with Continuing Education

Meketa Investment Group earned the 2025 Pension Partners of the Year Award for advancing public pension education through NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary program. Continue Reading

Date posted07/23/2025


What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans
What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans

Learn best practices for managing participant risk in pension plans. Ensure data accuracy, conduct death audits, and improve compliance for long-term pension stability. Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2025


Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Submit a Speaking Proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Submit a Speaking Proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference

Submit your speaking proposal for NCPERS 2025 FALL Conference by August 8. Share insights, boost your profile, and shape public pension industry discussions. Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2025


Understanding and Measuring Risk
Understanding and Measuring Risk

Explore key insights on understanding and measuring investment risk, risk tolerance, tracking error, diversification, and avoiding DINO for optimal risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2025


Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues
Public Pensions Drive $2.9 Trillion in Economic Output & $661.9 Billion in State & Local Revenues

New NCPERS report reveals public pensions generated $2.9T economic output & $662B in tax revenues in 2023, boosting state/local economies and taxpayer returns. Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2025


Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment
Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment

Explore how real estate equity, especially in multifamily sectors, remains resilient amid rising interest rates and shifting macroeconomic trends. Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2025