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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


Waistlines and GLP-1s—Expanding in Unison
Waistlines and GLP-1s—Expanding in Unison

Explore the booming $500B market of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, key obesity treatments by Eli Lilly & Novo Nordisk, and their impact on healthcare and consumer trends. Continue Reading

Date posted09/6/2024


Maritime Private Credit: The Investment Opportunity Set Making Waves
Maritime Private Credit: The Investment Opportunity Set Making Waves

Explore maritime private credit as a unique investment opportunity offering strong returns, diversification, and security amid declining bank lending in the shipping industry. Continue Reading

Date posted09/4/2024


A Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0
A Paradigm Shift: Infrastructure Equity 2.0

Explore the evolution of infrastructure equity from traditional assets to innovative, climate-focused investments. Discover why middle-market funds may deliver stronger returns. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2024


Data Breaches: A Looming Threat for Pension Administrators
Data Breaches: A Looming Threat for Pension Administrators

Data breaches threaten pension administrators by risking identity theft, regulatory issues, and trust loss. Learn key strategies to protect sensitive member data. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Private Infrastructure Debt: A Growing Asset Class for Public Pension Investors
Private Infrastructure Debt: A Growing Asset Class for Public Pension Investors

Discover how private infrastructure debt offers public pension investors diversification, steady income, inflation protection, and lower risk amid global funding gaps. Continue Reading

Date posted08/23/2024


Financial Gravity
Financial Gravity

Explore Kevin Kneafsey's insights on financial gravity and rising interest rates' delayed impact on the U.S. economy, debt, and investment strategies. Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024


Risk Mitigating Strategies
Risk Mitigating Strategies

Discover Wilshire's insights on Risk Mitigating Strategies (RMS) for institutional investors, offering low-correlation, systematic approaches to diversify and protect portfolios. Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2024


Balancing a Plan’s Risk Exposure with Securitized Fixed Income
Balancing a Plan’s Risk Exposure with Securitized Fixed Income

Explore how securitized fixed income products help public pension plans balance risk, liquidity, and returns, offering diversification and downside protection. Continue Reading

Date posted08/16/2024


How the Inflation Reduction Act is Reshaping the Investment Landscape
How the Inflation Reduction Act is Reshaping the Investment Landscape

Discover how the Inflation Reduction Act is transforming U.S. renewable energy investments, boosting tax credits, and attracting pension capital for a sustainable future. Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


Don’t Get Your Value from an Index
Don’t Get Your Value from an Index

Discover why large-cap value indices and related passive or active products often underperform true value stocks. Learn to avoid index tracking for better returns. Continue Reading

Date posted08/14/2024