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With Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living More Common Defined Benefit Plan Provides a Secure Retirement Path
With Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living More Common Defined Benefit Plan Provides a Secure Retirement Path

Discover why living paycheck to paycheck hinders retirement savings and how Defined Benefit plans offer a secure, reliable retirement income for all income levels. Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


Retirees Need an Investment Strategy that Can Limit the Impact of Market Downturns & Stay Invested
Retirees Need an Investment Strategy that Can Limit the Impact of Market Downturns & Stay Invested

Discover why retirees need dynamic, income-focused investment strategies that limit market downturn impacts, reduce sequence of return risk, and ensure secure retirement income. Continue Reading

Date posted11/6/2024


Understanding India
Understanding India

Explore India's rapid economic growth, investment opportunities, and challenges like inequality and infrastructure gaps in this insightful analysis by Meketa Investment Group. Continue Reading

Date posted10/28/2024


The Path to Improving Retirement Security in the U.S.
The Path to Improving Retirement Security in the U.S.

Explore strategies to improve U.S. retirement security by expanding pension access, advocating policy, and educating on public pension benefits and challenges. Continue Reading

Date posted10/23/2024


Three Securitized Debt Trends We’re Watching
Three Securitized Debt Trends We’re Watching

Explore key trends in securitized debt, including CMBS opportunities, strong U.S. consumer fundamentals, and resilient mortgage credit amid rising rates. Continue Reading

Date posted10/22/2024


Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with Virtual Chief Information Security Officer Services
Bridging the Cybersecurity Skills Gap with Virtual Chief Information Security Officer Services

Bridge the cybersecurity skills gap for pension funds with expert vCISO services offering vulnerability management, penetration testing, and staff training. Continue Reading

Date posted10/16/2024


The Supreme Court’s Macquarie Infrastructure Decision: Pure Omissions and Half-Truths
The Supreme Court’s Macquarie Infrastructure Decision: Pure Omissions and Half-Truths

Explore the Supreme Court’s Macquarie Infrastructure decision clarifying that pure omissions aren’t actionable under Rule 10b-5(b), impacting securities litigation and disclosure practices. Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2024


From Stability to Agility: Nine Implications for a New Investment Landscape
From Stability to Agility: Nine Implications for a New Investment Landscape

Explore Nuveen's insights on adapting institutional investment strategies amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Discover nine key themes for resilient, agile portfolios. Continue Reading

Date posted09/30/2024


Supreme Court Holds That Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b–5(b)
Supreme Court Holds That Pure Omissions Are Not Actionable Under Rule 10b–5(b)

Supreme Court rules SEC Rule 10b-5(b) bars only affirmative misstatements, not pure omissions, limiting securities litigation claims under this rule. Continue Reading

Date posted09/24/2024


The Unintended Consequences of Benefit-Tier-Related Pension Reforms
The Unintended Consequences of Benefit-Tier-Related Pension Reforms

Explore the unintended consequences of benefit-tier pension reforms on public employees' morale, behavior, and workforce retention in this insightful analysis. Continue Reading

Date posted09/17/2024


Do You Know Who’s Voting Your Proxies?
Do You Know Who’s Voting Your Proxies?

Discover the critical importance of proxy voting in corporate governance. Learn how asset owners can ensure alignment, mitigate conflicts, and protect beneficiaries. Continue Reading

Date posted09/13/2024


Inflation Reduction Act Cuts Retiree Drug Costs: Employers Face Tough Choices
Inflation Reduction Act Cuts Retiree Drug Costs: Employers Face Tough Choices

The Inflation Reduction Act enhances Medicare Part D coverage by capping retiree drug costs but may raise expenses for employers sponsoring group plans. Continue Reading

Date posted09/9/2024