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What to Know About the Latest House WEP-GPO Hearing
What to Know About the Latest House WEP-GPO Hearing

Learn about the latest House hearing on Social Security's WEP and GPO penalties, potential formula changes, and their impact on retirees and legislation. Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2024


HELP Committee Hearing on Retirement
HELP Committee Hearing on Retirement

Discover key insights from the HELP Committee hearing on the U.S. retirement crisis, defined benefit plans, and bipartisan efforts to enhance retirement security. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2024


The SECURE Act 3.0
The SECURE Act 3.0

Explore insights on the upcoming SECURE Act 3.0, focusing on retirement savings, expanded coverage, and new proposals like the Automatic IRA and 401Kids Savings Acts. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2024


Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirement for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933
Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Requirement for Claims Arising Under the Securities Act of 1933

Supreme Court ruling clarifies Section 11 Securities Act claims require plaintiffs to prove shares were purchased via the alleged defective registration statement. Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2024


NCPERS Executive Director Testifies Before Ohio Legislators in Support of HB 296
NCPERS Executive Director Testifies Before Ohio Legislators in Support of HB 296

NCPERS Executive Director Hank Kim testified before Ohio legislators supporting HB 296 to increase police employer contributions, highlighting sustainable public pensions. Continue Reading

Date posted02/10/2024


Death Verification Data, Cybersecurity, and Public Pensions
Death Verification Data, Cybersecurity, and Public Pensions

Explore how state and local pension plans tackle cybersecurity and death verification data challenges to ensure accurate public pension payments. Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2024


NCPERS Names Illinois State Treasurer Policymaker of the Year
NCPERS Names Illinois State Treasurer Policymaker of the Year

NCPERS honored Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs as 2023 Policymaker of the Year for advancing public pension security and launching Illinois Secure Choice. Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2024


What Public Pensions Should Know About the Latest SECURE Act 2.0 Guidance
What Public Pensions Should Know About the Latest SECURE Act 2.0 Guidance

Discover key insights on the latest SECURE Act 2.0 guidance affecting public pensions, retirement plans, and IRS updates for 2024 compliance and amendments. Continue Reading

Date posted01/3/2024


What Public Pensions Should Know About the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Act(HELPS)
What Public Pensions Should Know About the Healthcare Enhancement for Local Public Safety Act(HELPS)

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the HELPS Act following the 2022 Amendments. By Tony Roda, Partner at Williams & JensenBelow you'll find answers to frequently asked questions about the 2022 Amendments to the HELPS Act, part of the SECURE Act 2.0. What is the Healthcare... Continue Reading

Date posted02/9/2023