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Focusing on Companies with Good Labor Practices is a Sound Investment Strategy
Focusing on Companies with Good Labor Practices is a Sound Investment Strategy

Discover how companies with strong labor practices and effective human capital management deliver better financial performance. Invest sustainably with insights from Schroders, CalPERS, and Oxford research. Continue Reading

Date posted07/8/2024


Why an Active Approach to Corporate Governance is Important in Today's Market
Why an Active Approach to Corporate Governance is Important in Today's Market

Discover why an active approach to corporate governance is vital today. Learn how public pension plans lead in ensuring market integrity and maximizing returns. Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2024


Barclays’ Failure to Implement Adequate Internal Controls to Track Sales of Securities Under Shelf
Barclays’ Failure to Implement Adequate Internal Controls to Track Sales of Securities Under Shelf

Discover how Barclays' failure in internal controls led to unregistered securities sales under shelf registrations, causing losses and reputational harm. Continue Reading

Date posted05/9/2024


Exxon Proxy Statement Lawsuit May Chill Investor ESG Proposals
Exxon Proxy Statement Lawsuit May Chill Investor ESG Proposals

Exxon’s 2024 lawsuit against investors over an ESG proxy proposal raises concerns about chilling effects on shareholder ESG initiatives amid SEC’s restrictive stance. Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2024


Guide to Pension Governance and Oversight Best Practices
Guide to Pension Governance and Oversight Best Practices

Explore NCPERS' 2024 guide on pension governance best practices, risk management frameworks, and strategies to enhance public retirement system performance and oversight. Continue Reading

Date posted03/11/2024


The SECURE Act 3.0
The SECURE Act 3.0

Explore insights on the upcoming SECURE Act 3.0, focusing on retirement savings, expanded coverage, and new proposals like the Automatic IRA and 401Kids Savings Acts. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2024


The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Medicare Part D and Retiree Healthcare Plans
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Medicare Part D and Retiree Healthcare Plans

Explore how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 impacts Medicare Part D, drug pricing, and retiree healthcare plans, capping insulin costs and out-of-pocket expenses. Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2024


Enhancing Healthcare Coverage for Public Safety Retirees
Enhancing Healthcare Coverage for Public Safety Retirees

Learn about recent enhancements to the HELPS Retirees Act, enabling public safety retirees to access up to $3,000 in pre-tax healthcare benefits easily. Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


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