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ADA Web Accessibility Deadline Extended: What It Means for Public Pension Systems
ADA Web Accessibility Deadline Extended: What It Means for Public Pension Systems

The Department of Justice has officially extended the compliance deadline for the ADA Title II web and mobile accessibility rule by one year. Continue Reading

Date posted04/20/2026


Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements
Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements

NCPERS regularly highlights the latest industry job listings, new hires, and retirement announcements on behalf of its member pension funds, stakeholders, and service providers. Here you can find our latest roundup of job listings, hiring, and retirement announcements. Continue Reading

Date posted04/17/2026


New NCPERS Research Available — And Your Input is Needed
New NCPERS Research Available — And Your Input is Needed

NCPERS is preparing to release the 15th edition of our annual Public Retirement Systems Study — the most comprehensive benchmark of fiscal health, operational practices, and strategic priorities across the public pension landscape. Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2026


Bridging Chicago's Pension Gap Through Strategic Land Disposition
Bridging Chicago's Pension Gap Through Strategic Land Disposition

At the 2025 Public Pension Funding Forum, Melodie Slaughter and Hassaan Ul Haq competed in the inaugural NCPERS-Harris Pension Lab: NextGen Competition. In this article, they share insights from their winning proposal and reflect on the experience of tackling one of Chicago's most pressing fiscal ch Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2026


The Strategic Mandate: Why Leading Fiduciaries Are Embracing REITs
The Strategic Mandate: Why Leading Fiduciaries Are Embracing REITs

The article argues that institutional real estate investing is shifting away from an overreliance on private assets toward integrating REITs as a core “portfolio completion” tool under Total Portfolio Allocation frameworks. Continue Reading

Date posted04/13/2026


Now Available: NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study
Now Available: NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study

One of the most common questions NCPERS hears from public pension leaders is simple: How are our peers navigating today’s environment? That’s why I’m pleased to share that NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study is now available. Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2026


Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2 2026
Public Pension RFP Roundup: Q2 2026

NCPERS regularly highlights the latest RFPs and RFIs in the public pension industry on behalf of its members. Here you can find our latest roundup of RPFs and RFIs. Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2026


A New Type of Pro-ESG Lawsuit, Or Is It?
A New Type of Pro-ESG Lawsuit, Or Is It?

In a stark departure from recent litigation trends—and what some have called “a first-of-its kind class-action lawsuit”—a former Cushman & Wakefield employee alleged that the company breached its fiduciary duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2026


How to Participate in the NCPERS-CBIZ 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey
How to Participate in the NCPERS-CBIZ 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey

The 2026 Public Pension Compensation Survey is now officially underway! The survey was distributed on Tuesday, April 7 to designated survey contacts at more than 500 public pensions across the U.S. Continue Reading

Date posted04/7/2026


Lower Middle-Market Direct Lending: A Source of Alpha and Low Market Correlation with Potential Tax
Lower Middle-Market Direct Lending: A Source of Alpha and Low Market Correlation with Potential Tax

This article discusses the current state of U.S. private debt and how the lower middle-market can offer a differentiated and diversifying opportunity defined by inefficiency, stronger covenants, and more conservative leverage structures. Continue Reading

Date posted04/6/2026


Farmland: Real Estate at Its Core
Farmland: Real Estate at Its Core

Leased U.S. farmland is a pure form of real estate that delivers stable income, long‑term appreciation, and strong inflation sensitivity, while being driven by enduring demand for food, fuel, and fiber rather than economic cycles. Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2026


Amid Inflation and Market Volatility, Public Pensions Show Long‑Term Strength, NCPERS Study Finds
Amid Inflation and Market Volatility, Public Pensions Show Long‑Term Strength, NCPERS Study Finds

NCPERS 2026 Public Retirement Systems Study offers key insights into fiscal, operational, and business practices. Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2026