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Archive September 2025
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Maximizing Value for All Stakeholders
By: Ray Wicklander, Great Lakes Advisors
This article discusses the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and proposes a contingent capital structure, which we feel would equitably and optimally address key stakeholders. The suggested Contingent Capital Commitment Facility (CCCF) would provide assurance to Agency MBS investors while protecting U.S. taxpayers and maximizing the value of Treasury’s investment. The CCCF mechanism balances the needs of all stakeholders and offers a viable path forward as & if the GSEs are released from conservatorship.
Public Pension Funds Report Major Gains with Recruitment and Retention, New Survey Shows
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- On: 09/30/2025 15:03:14
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Fall Back: What's Next in Washington?
This fall, Congress faces another fiscal year without enacted funding bills as uncertainty looms over potential shutdowns and the fate of key economic and tax policy decisions.
Power Surge: Capitalizing on the Electricity Boom
By: James Rich, CurvePoint Capital
As electricity demand surges and renewables scale, the U.S. grid is transforming—creating timely, strategic opportunities for pension fund managers to invest in the future of the electric grid.
Schroders Survey Finds US Retirement Plan Sponsors Are Bracing for Volatility and Looking to Active Management
By: Scott Garrett, Schroders
A Schroders-sponsored survey shows a majority of institutional investors, including US retirement plans, expect significant market volatility over the next 12 months. Many also believe active managers and greater exposure to private markets can enhance the resilience of their portfolios.
Buy-Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Data Is Coming to Your Plan Members’ Credit Scores
By: Thomas M. Anichini, CFA, CFP, GuidedChoice
FICO announced it will introduce BNPL data to credit scores this fall. This announcement raises concerns about cashflow risk for members, especially for younger and lower-credit score members who might already be living paycheck to paycheck.
NCPERS Member Update: Fall Events and Plans for 2026
The NCPERS team has been busy working to provide the best resources, insights, education, and networking opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of public pension leaders. As the temperatures begin to drop and the days get shorter, we look forward to continuing to serve the public pension community. Keep reading for important news about what's ahead.
What Fiduciaries Should Know About Trump’s Alternative Investments Executive Order
Between the two Trump Administrations and the Biden Administration, access to alternative investments in 401(k) and other defined contribution (DC) plans has swung like a pendulum.
India’s Power Play
By: Ian Smith, William Blair
So far in 2025, markets have had plenty to absorb: the Trump administration’s tariffs, Germany’s latest investment commitments, the implications of the DeepSeek moment, and escalating military conflicts. Amid all of this, much could have been overlooked—most notably, the trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom announced on May 6.
