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User Stories for Communications Managers
User Stories for Communications Managers

User stories help communications managers define needs for pension administration system upgrades, enabling effective, timely member messaging and streamlined communication tools. Continue Reading

Date posted01/14/2025


Strong Strategic Plans Are the Foundation for Good Governance
Strong Strategic Plans Are the Foundation for Good Governance

Discover why strong strategic planning is essential for effective governance of public pension funds, ensuring transparency, risk management, and retirement security. Continue Reading

Date posted01/7/2025


Fourth Quarter 2024: Investment Strategy Update
Fourth Quarter 2024: Investment Strategy Update

Wilshire's Q4 2024 investment update highlights cautious strategies amid signs of weaker growth, inflation, and expensive equity valuations. Favor low volatility and small caps. Continue Reading

Date posted12/18/2024


Safeguarding Pension Funds: Effective Third-Party Risk Management
Safeguarding Pension Funds: Effective Third-Party Risk Management

Safeguard pension funds from third-party risks with effective due diligence, continuous monitoring, and tailored risk management to ensure cybersecurity and compliance. Continue Reading

Date posted12/13/2024


Relying on Private Real Estate's Income Component as a Means of Retirement Security
Relying on Private Real Estate's Income Component as a Means of Retirement Security

Discover how private real estate's stable income and cash-flowing leases enhance retirement security by reducing volatility and providing reliable pension income. Continue Reading

Date posted12/11/2024


Securing Retirement: Protecting and Growing Pension Fund Assets
Securing Retirement: Protecting and Growing Pension Fund Assets

Secure retirement by protecting and growing pension fund assets with resilient, low-correlation unlisted infrastructure investments for long-term risk-adjusted returns. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


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