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Tariffs, AI-driven market swings, and an uncertain rate environment are rewriting the rules for public pension investing in real time. NCPERS Director of Research Matt Eckel examines what it takes to maintain long-term discipline when short-term pressures are this intense. Continue Reading
With funding discipline ranking as the top concern among public pension leaders, NCPERS CEO Hank Kim reflects on the first half of 2026 and why the Public Pension Funding Forum in Chicago this August is a critical moment for the community. Continue Reading
As public pension systems navigate emerging risks such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and misinformation, lessons from Y2K offer a reminder that clear communication, informed leadership, and participant trust remain essential. Continue Reading
Recent public pension court decisions highlight key trends in contribution policy, board authority, disability determinations, forfeiture, funding flexibility, and governance documentation. Continue Reading
NCPERS CEO Hank Kim reflects on 85 years of service, the value of the public pension community, and the future of NCPERS 2.0. Continue Reading
NCPERS is currently conducting a member survey to gather opinions and ideas from all segments of our community. We want your feedback on how our programs and services match up with your needs, and what else we can be doing to help advance the cause of public pensions. Continue Reading
NCPERS is now accepting speaker and presentation proposals for the 2026 Public Safety Conference, taking place Oct. 25–28, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Continue Reading
The Department of Justice has officially extended the compliance deadline for the ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule by one year. Continue Reading
One of the most common questions NCPERS hears from public pension leaders is simple: How are our peers navigating today’s environment? That’s why I’m pleased to share that NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study is now available. Continue Reading
Conducted annually by NCPERS and CBIZ, the survey captures compensation data on over 90 common positions found at public pension funds, as well as details on benefits, fund oversight, salary increase planning, and bonuses. Continue Reading
Across the country, Americans are confronting a troubling and deeply personal reality: for the first time in modern history, most people do not believe the next generation will be better off than the last. Continue Reading
With a severe winter storm forecasted to create dangerous travel conditions in Washington, D.C. and across much of the U.S., we have made the difficult decision to cancel NCPERS 2026 Legislative Forum & Policy Day. Continue Reading
