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Policy Makers Should Consider Long-Term Impacts on Economy Before Making Cuts to Pensions
Policy Makers Should Consider Long-Term Impacts on Economy Before Making Cuts to Pensions

New NCPERS research reveals cutting pensions may increase costs by worsening income inequality and slowing economic growth. Explore long-term pension impacts. Continue Reading

Date posted06/28/2024


The Most Important Trends and Developments in Pension Funding
The Most Important Trends and Developments in Pension Funding

Discover key trends and developments in public pension funding, including mature plan strategies, AI integration, and insights from the 2024 NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum. Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2024


NCPERS, CBIZ Partner to Provide In-Depth Compensation Data to Public Pensions
NCPERS, CBIZ Partner to Provide In-Depth Compensation Data to Public Pensions

NCPERS partners with CBIZ to deliver the 2024 Public Pension Compensation Survey, offering detailed salary and bonus data for 80+ public pension roles. Continue Reading

Date posted04/24/2024


Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan
Worker Turnover Soars After Closing a Public Plan

New research reveals states closing public pension plans face soaring worker turnover, higher costs, and weakened retirement security, highlighting pensions' key role in workforce retention. Continue Reading

Date posted03/22/2024


Public Pension Investment Expenses Fall to Four-Year Low, NCPERS Study Finds
Public Pension Investment Expenses Fall to Four-Year Low, NCPERS Study Finds

NCPERS 2024 study reveals public pension investment expenses dropped to a four-year low of 39 basis points, driven by strong governance and oversight. Continue Reading

Date posted02/12/2024


Preview: Key Findings from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study
Preview: Key Findings from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study

Discover key insights from NCPERS 2024 Public Retirement Systems Study on fiscal trends, operational practices, and pension fund performance. Join the webinar! Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2024