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Third-Party Cyber Risk: Looking at Vendors’ Cybersecurity
Third-Party Cyber Risk: Looking at Vendors’ Cybersecurity

Learn how to manage third-party cyber risk by assessing vendors' cybersecurity programs, enforcing contracts, and monitoring performance to protect your data. Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2025


Positioning for a Real Estate Comeback
Positioning for a Real Estate Comeback

Explore insights on the real estate comeback as Humphreys Capital highlights strong fundamentals, population growth, and strategic investing amid market challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2025


Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research
Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research

Meet Matt Eckel, NCPERS' Associate Director of Research, driving public pension research and key benchmarking surveys for improved retirement systems. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2025


Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2
Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2

Discover the latest public pension RFPs and RFIs, including the Corpus Christi Firefighters' Retirement System audit proposal. Stay updated on pension job listings and hiring. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2025


Stronger Together: How Collaboration Fuels Public Pension Success
Stronger Together: How Collaboration Fuels Public Pension Success

Discover how collaboration within the public pension community, led by NCPERS, drives success through shared knowledge, best practices, and strong governance. Continue Reading

Date posted06/2/2025


House Passage of Budget Reconciliation
House Passage of Budget Reconciliation

The U.S. House narrowly passed a budget reconciliation bill impacting federal policy and taxation. Public pension groups remain cautious as final details emerge. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


State of "Pay": What Comes Next in LACERA v County of LA & the Stakes for Trustee Independence
State of "Pay": What Comes Next in LACERA v County of LA & the Stakes for Trustee Independence

California Supreme Court reviews LACERA v. County of Los Angeles, focusing on pension boards' independent authority over personnel compensation to protect trustee independence. Continue Reading

Date posted05/30/2025


Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs
Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs

Discover how Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) enhance income, reduce default risk, and diversify fixed income portfolios with strong risk-return profiles. Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025


NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards
NCPERS Recognizes Public Pension Industry Leaders with New Education-Focused Awards

NCPERS honored public pension leaders with inaugural education-focused awards at the 2025 Annual Conference, recognizing commitment to trustee and staff learning. Continue Reading

Date posted05/20/2025


The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance
The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance

Explore how the NIST AI Risk Management Framework guides organizations in integrating AI into cybersecurity governance, addressing risks, and enhancing threat defense. Continue Reading

Date posted05/12/2025


Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields
Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields

Public pension plans are reassessing asset allocations amid higher fixed income yields, reducing risk while maintaining returns with improved capital market assumptions. Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2025


Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit
Save the Date: NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit

Save the date for the NCPERS 2025 Public Pension HR Summit, Sept 24-26 in Philadelphia. Network, learn workforce strategies, and tackle public pension HR challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2025