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Third-Party Cyber Risk: Looking at Vendors’ Cybersecurity
Third-Party Cyber Risk: Looking at Vendors’ Cybersecurity

Learn how to manage third-party cyber risk by assessing vendors' cybersecurity programs, enforcing contracts, and monitoring performance to protect your data. Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2025


Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs
Building Diversified Portfolios with CLOs

Discover how Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) enhance income, reduce default risk, and diversify fixed income portfolios with strong risk-return profiles. Continue Reading

Date posted05/27/2025


The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance
The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity: Organizational Governance

Explore how the NIST AI Risk Management Framework guides organizations in integrating AI into cybersecurity governance, addressing risks, and enhancing threat defense. Continue Reading

Date posted05/12/2025


Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields
Optimizing Opportunities: Public Pension Plans Reassess Allocations Amid Higher Fixed Income Yields

Public pension plans are reassessing asset allocations amid higher fixed income yields, reducing risk while maintaining returns with improved capital market assumptions. Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2025


Delaware Shareholder Recovery Spotlight: Class Actions vs. Appraisal Rights
Delaware Shareholder Recovery Spotlight: Class Actions vs. Appraisal Rights

Explore Delaware shareholder recovery through breach of fiduciary duty cases and appraisal rights. Learn how investors seek fair compensation in mergers. Continue Reading

Date posted05/6/2025


Emerging Markets: 6 Key Themes for 2025
Emerging Markets: 6 Key Themes for 2025

Explore six key emerging market themes for 2025, including AI supply chains, India's growth, China's fiscal rebound, Saudi reforms, South Africa's political shift, and Mexico's reshoring potential. Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


Recent Amendments to Delaware’s “Books and Records” Statute & Their Effect on Stockholder Oversight
Recent Amendments to Delaware’s “Books and Records” Statute & Their Effect on Stockholder Oversight

Explore the impact of Delaware’s recent SB 21 amendments on stockholder rights under Section 220, affecting books and records access for corporate oversight. Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2025


Trade Wars: What Institutional Investors Need to Know
Trade Wars: What Institutional Investors Need to Know

Explore Ortec Finance's in-depth analysis on trade tariffs' impact on financial markets and key implications for institutional investors amid geopolitical uncertainty. Continue Reading

Date posted04/24/2025


Unlocking the Power of a Strategic Allocation to Commodities
Unlocking the Power of a Strategic Allocation to Commodities

Discover why a strategic allocation to commodities enhances portfolio diversification and risk management amid evolving inflation and geopolitical trends. Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2025


Best Practices for Monitoring Your Securities Portfolio in 2025
Best Practices for Monitoring Your Securities Portfolio in 2025

Discover best practices for monitoring your securities portfolio in 2025 to protect assets, detect fraud, and maximize recovery with expert strategies for institutional investors. Continue Reading

Date posted03/26/2025


Creative Ways to Use AI for Member Communications
Creative Ways to Use AI for Member Communications

Discover how generative AI transforms public retirement systems' member communications by enhancing clarity, engagement, content creation, and customer service. Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2025


Strategies for Addressing Common SEC Fair Fund Recovery Challenges
Strategies for Addressing Common SEC Fair Fund Recovery Challenges

Learn key strategies to overcome SEC Fair Fund recovery challenges for public pension funds. Maximize claims with proper documentation, communication, and compliance. Continue Reading

Date posted03/18/2025