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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


Pensions Help to Recruit and Retain Public Safety Professionals
Pensions Help to Recruit and Retain Public Safety Professionals

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

Date posted01/17/2025


Canada Looks at Changing Pension Investing Rules to Promote "Asset Recycling"
Canada Looks at Changing Pension Investing Rules to Promote "Asset Recycling"

Canada is exploring pension investing rule changes to promote "asset recycling," enabling pension funds to invest in infrastructure like airports and utilities, boosting capital for public projects. Continue Reading

Date posted01/2/2025


Repeal of WEP-GPO: What Public Sector Workers Should Know About the Social Security Fairness Act
Repeal of WEP-GPO: What Public Sector Workers Should Know About the Social Security Fairness Act

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP-GPO, boosting retirement benefits for 6.5M public sector workers. Awaiting President Biden's signature. Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2024


Where Are Washington's Policymakers Headed Next Year?
Where Are Washington's Policymakers Headed Next Year?

Explore Washington’s 2025 policy outlook with insights on tax law, pension plans, and advocacy strategies shaping public retirement systems and first responder benefits. Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2024


The High Cost of Lost Labor Stakeholder Trust: What Pensions Can Learn from the AIMCo Board Shakeup
The High Cost of Lost Labor Stakeholder Trust: What Pensions Can Learn from the AIMCo Board Shakeup

Discover the impact of the AIMCo board shakeup on pension management, labor trust, rising costs, and lessons for public sector pension plans. Continue Reading

Date posted11/27/2024