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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


The Campaign to "Green" Canada's Large Defined Benefit Pension Plans: A Mini-Progress Report
The Campaign to "Green" Canada's Large Defined Benefit Pension Plans: A Mini-Progress Report

Explore the progress and challenges of Canada's green pension campaign as it pushes for sustainable investments amid setbacks like Azure Power and Northvolt controversies. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2025


Current Law vs. Current Policy, and Other Budgetary Matters for Pensions to Watch
Current Law vs. Current Policy, and Other Budgetary Matters for Pensions to Watch

Explore the critical April budget talks as President Trump and GOP push tax cuts, spending reforms, and pension impacts amid debt ceiling debates. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2025


Why State and Local Government Workers Are Essential to Our Communities (And the Economy)
Why State and Local Government Workers Are Essential to Our Communities (And the Economy)

Discover why state and local government workers are vital to communities and the economy, highlighting their impact, challenges, and the importance of public service recognition. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2025


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


Tax Law and Why It Matters to Public Plans
Tax Law and Why It Matters to Public Plans

Explore how IRS funding cuts impact tax law enforcement and guidance on SECURE Act changes, affecting public pension plans and state tax revenues. Continue Reading

Date posted03/3/2025


WEP-GPO Repeal: When Will Public Sector Workers Receive Adjusted Social Security Benefits?
WEP-GPO Repeal: When Will Public Sector Workers Receive Adjusted Social Security Benefits?

The Social Security Administration has begun paying retroactive and increased benefits to public sector workers affected by WEP-GPO, following the repeal under the Social Security Fairness Act. Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2025


Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for Texas Public Pension Systems in 2025
Legislative and Regulatory Outlook for Texas Public Pension Systems in 2025

Explore the 2025 Texas legislative outlook on public pension systems, focusing on funding, COLAs, local control, and investment strategies to ensure sustainability. Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Canadian Pensions Role in Fostering a Stronger Canadian Domestic Economy: Lets Not "Boil The Ocean"
Canadian Pensions Role in Fostering a Stronger Canadian Domestic Economy: Lets Not "Boil The Ocean"

Explore Stephen Poloz's insights on Canadian pensions' targeted role in boosting the domestic economy by focusing on practical, high-impact investments. Continue Reading

Date posted02/10/2025


2025 Outlook: Preparing for a New World Order that Started to Unfold Even Before the US Election
2025 Outlook: Preparing for a New World Order that Started to Unfold Even Before the US Election

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

Date posted02/6/2025


Into the Whirlwind: 119th Congress
Into the Whirlwind: 119th Congress

Explore insights on the 119th Congress and Trump's executive actions, tax cuts, and budget reconciliation impacts on state and local pension plans. Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2025


Deb Fischer Honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for Advancing Public Safety Workforce
Deb Fischer Honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for Advancing Public Safety Workforce

Sen. Deb Fischer honored as NCPERS 2024 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public safety workforce solutions via the Recruit and Retain Act. Continue Reading

Date posted02/3/2025