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ESG and Public Pensions: The Latest Legislative Developments
Sustainable investing will continue to roil our government for years to come. These issues are playing out not only in the halls of Congress and our regulatory agencies, but also in our nation’s courts.
What to Expect at NCPERS 2024 Public Pension HR Summit
Join fellow HR professionals in Denver on September 24-26 to learn from the experience of your peers, gain insights into leading industry practices, and develop the skills and connections you need to tackle the challenges your organization may be facing.
The Impact of Demographic Shifts on Public Pensions (And What They Can Do About It)
The workforce looks very different than it did just a decade ago—and there are more changes on the horizon.
Policy Makers Should Consider Long-Term Impacts on Economy Before Making Cuts to Pensions
New research from NCPERS finds that policies that reduce pension benefits or promote transitions to defined contribution plans may end up costing even more due to the dynamic interrelationship between pension reforms, income inequality, the economy, and market returns.
Call for Speakers: NCPERS 2024 Public Safety Conference
NCPERS is excited to announce the call for speakers is now open for our upcoming Public Safety Conference, held October 27-30 in Palm Springs, CA.
Insights from Active Management Review Research
By: WilshireEach year Wilshire produces an active management report focused on public markets. The purpose of this report is to identify market segments where active management has/has not had success over varying time periods, while also looking at the repeatability of performance.
Clouds Clearing in the Land of the Rising Sun
By: Kyle Concannon, William Blair Investment ManagementOn the back of five recent trips to Japan, the William Blair global equity team has been increasing Japanese equity exposure across international strategies over the past few quarters, narrowing the underweights that had been held for some time.
Public Pension RFP Roundup
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When History is a Guide – The Case for Commodities Today
By: Shauna Hewitt, LGIM AmericaThe challenges of a half-century ago bear an uncanny resemblance to the risks that we face today. In the 1970s, real returns on traditional 60/40 portfolios were eroded to almost nothing due to a mix of domestic political troubles, conflicts in the Middle East and, most directly, recurring waves of inflation. If this sounds familiar, institutional investors may need to consider allocating to an alternative asset class to preserve portfolio returns. Using history as a guide, LGIM America believes commodities may be an appropriate fit.
Which Equity Factors Perform Best When Interest Rates Are Falling?
By: Pradeep Velvadapu, Russell InvestmentsIn this article, pension plan sponsors learn how different interest rate environments can impact key equity factors.