Discover why strong strategic planning is essential for effective governance of public pension funds, ensuring transparency, risk management, and retirement security. Continue Reading
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Public Pension Governance News
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Historic House vote passes bill to repeal WEP-GPO Social Security penalties impacting public sector pensions. Senate action and advocacy efforts next. Continue Reading
Explore the latest on the WEP-GPO repeal bill affecting 28% of state/local workers without Social Security. Learn about legislative efforts and impacts. Continue Reading
Explore GASB’s post-implementation review of 2012 pension standards, highlighting improved transparency, costs, and ongoing evaluation for government pension plans. Continue Reading
Discover the critical importance of proxy voting in corporate governance. Learn how asset owners can ensure alignment, mitigate conflicts, and protect beneficiaries. Continue Reading
NYC pension fossil fuel divestment case dismissed; NY court cites Supreme Court's Thole ruling, affirming no financial loss in defined benefit plans. Continue Reading
California court empowers LACERA to independently manage personnel decisions, enhancing public pension fiduciary duties and improving talent retention. Continue Reading
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
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
Discover how Barclays' failure in internal controls led to unregistered securities sales under shelf registrations, causing losses and reputational harm. Continue Reading
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
Explore NCPERS' 2024 guide on pension governance best practices, risk management frameworks, and strategies to enhance public retirement system performance and oversight. Continue Reading