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Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties Relating to Securities Class Action Litigation
Trustees’ Fiduciary Duties Relating to Securities Class Action Litigation

Learn how trustees can fulfill fiduciary duties in securities class action litigation by implementing portfolio monitoring and adopting clear litigation policies. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2025


Filling the Gap: The Increasing Importance of Institutional Investors Addressing Corporate Misconduc
Filling the Gap: The Increasing Importance of Institutional Investors Addressing Corporate Misconduc

By: Erin Woods, Nancy Kulesa, and William Massa, Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP Without the deterrent power of strong enforcement, investors face increased risks of transacting in securities without complete and accurate information about a particular issuer. Congress entrusted regulators as... Continue Reading

Date posted08/21/2025


Total Portfolio Approach for Pension Funds
Total Portfolio Approach for Pension Funds

Explore Ortec Finance’s Total Portfolio Approach analyzing risk and return exposures of top pension funds using a factor lens on Equity, Real Rates, Credit, and Inflation. Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2025


Measuring Returns in Alternatives
Measuring Returns in Alternatives

Learn how to measure returns in alternative investments by comparing TWR and IRR methods, and discover benefits of diversified multi-vintage closed-end fund programs. Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2025


Taking Stock of USD Pessimism
Taking Stock of USD Pessimism

Explore the factors behind USD pessimism, policy risks, and potential recovery. Understand US dollar trends, fiscal impacts, and global economic influences. Continue Reading

Date posted08/12/2025


How Partisan Politics Threaten Retiree Security
How Partisan Politics Threaten Retiree Security

Explore how partisan politics threaten retiree security by interfering with public pension investments, risking returns, increasing costs, and undermining long-term stability. Continue Reading

Date posted08/8/2025


Staying the Course: Why Tariff Concerns May Not Warrant Portfolio Changes
Staying the Course: Why Tariff Concerns May Not Warrant Portfolio Changes

Explore why tariff concerns and rising inflation expectations in 2025 may not require portfolio changes, backed by historical data and market analysis. Continue Reading

Date posted08/5/2025


What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans
What You Can’t See Can Hurt You: Best Practices for Managing Participant Risk in Pension Plans

Learn best practices for managing participant risk in pension plans. Ensure data accuracy, conduct death audits, and improve compliance for long-term pension stability. Continue Reading

Date posted07/22/2025


Understanding and Measuring Risk
Understanding and Measuring Risk

Explore key insights on understanding and measuring investment risk, risk tolerance, tracking error, diversification, and avoiding DINO for optimal risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2025


Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment
Investing at Inflections: Real Estate Equity in a Changing Rate Environment

Explore how real estate equity, especially in multifamily sectors, remains resilient amid rising interest rates and shifting macroeconomic trends. Continue Reading

Date posted07/9/2025


Promoting Retirement Stability Through Governance, Portfolio Allocation, and Plan Design
Promoting Retirement Stability Through Governance, Portfolio Allocation, and Plan Design

Explore how integrating defined benefit and defined contribution plans with strong governance and smart portfolio allocation promotes stable, resilient public sector retirement systems. Continue Reading

Date posted06/27/2025


The Rise of Private Credit Secondaries: A Differentiated Strategy Offering Investors a Diversified
The Rise of Private Credit Secondaries: A Differentiated Strategy Offering Investors a Diversified

Explore the rise of private credit secondaries—a growing market offering investors diversified, low-correlated assets with current yield and equity upside for enhanced portfolio returns. Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2025