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Creating a Realistic Schedule for Your New Pension Administration Solution (PAS)
Creating a Realistic Schedule for Your New Pension Administration Solution (PAS)

Learn how to create a realistic schedule for your pension administration solution (PAS) project. Manage budgeting, staffing, and timelines effectively with expert insights. Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2024


Infrastructure is Holding Its Own: The Rise of the Infrastructure Asset Class
Infrastructure is Holding Its Own: The Rise of the Infrastructure Asset Class

Explore how infrastructure is emerging as a vital asset class, offering pension funds diversified, low-volatility, inflation-hedged returns amid global economic shifts. Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2024


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


Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan
Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan

New research reveals states closing public pension plans face soaring worker turnover, higher costs, and weakened retirement security, highlighting pensions' key role in workforce retention. Continue Reading

Date posted03/22/2024


Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning
Guard Against Optimism When Retirement Scenario Planning

Avoid overoptimism in retirement planning by focusing on median and below projections. Learn why relying on best-case scenarios can mislead your retirement savings outlook. Continue Reading

Date posted03/12/2024


Leveraging vCISO Expertise to Protect Pension Funds Against Cybersecurity Threats
Leveraging vCISO Expertise to Protect Pension Funds Against Cybersecurity Threats

Protect pension funds from cyber threats by leveraging vCISO expertise to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and systems. Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2024


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


Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirement for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933
Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirement for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933

Supreme Court ruling clarifies Section 11 Securities Act claims require plaintiffs to prove shares were purchased via the alleged defective registration statement. Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2024


Diversifying Income in a New Era
Diversifying Income in a New Era

Explore Brian Griggs' insights on diversifying income portfolios amid economic uncertainty. Learn asset allocation, risk factors, and growth strategies for investors. Continue Reading

Date posted02/16/2024


Public Pension Oversimplification Can Complicate Things Quickly
Public Pension Oversimplification Can Complicate Things Quickly

Explore why oversimplifying public pension plans can mislead funding analysis. Learn how unique state laws and plan features impact pension health and outlook. Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2024


Don't Wait for Goldilocks: Riding the Curve in Fixed Income
Don't Wait for Goldilocks: Riding the Curve in Fixed Income

Discover how "Riding the Curve" in fixed income can diversify duration, enhance portfolio ballast, and prepare investors for varied economic outcomes. Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2024