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Explore key AI governance considerations for public pension plans. Learn why timely AI policies, ethical use, and vendor guidelines are vital for fiduciary responsibility. Continue Reading
Explore why maintaining a core allocation in private credit direct lending is strategic despite Fed rate changes, offering consistent premium returns and risk mitigation. Continue Reading
Explore how a long-short quality-junk equity factor offers efficient credit hedging with positive carry and negative correlation to credit risk in low-yield markets. Continue Reading
Discover why U.S. small- and mid-cap equities are gaining attention with generational low valuations, improved earnings growth, and benefits from onshoring and M&A trends. Continue Reading
Recent Supreme Court rulings limit SEC enforcement power, shifting investor protection to litigation. Learn how these decisions impact securities fraud cases. Continue Reading
Explore the 2025 Texas legislative outlook on public pension systems, focusing on funding, COLAs, local control, and investment strategies to ensure sustainability. Continue Reading
Explore Nuveen's 2025 economic outlook highlighting higher growth, inflation, and interest rates. Discover top fixed income and real asset investment themes. Continue Reading
Explore 2025 investment themes for public funds: fixed income strategies, liquidity assessment, private market opportunities, and enhanced governance for pension plans. Continue Reading
Explore how REITs are positioned for growth in 2025, offering institutional investors diversification, liquidity, and access to innovative real estate sectors amid evolving market trends. Continue Reading
Explore the 2025 economic outlook amid geopolitical tensions, rising tariffs, and shifting policies. Learn why diversification and private markets are key for resilient pension portfolios. Continue Reading
Explore the LACERA v. County of Los Angeles case before the California Supreme Court, impacting pension board governance, fiduciary independence, and talent recruitment. Continue Reading
Defined benefit pensions are vital for recruiting and retaining public safety professionals, ensuring experienced firefighters and police officers stay longer and retire securely. Continue Reading
