Find out what’s happening in the public pension community and explore the latest industry trends.
The article outlines how co-investing has emerged as a central strategy in private equity, offering institutional investors—including pension funds—enhanced portfolio control, the potential for improved returns through reduced fees... Continue Reading
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
The article outlines how co-investing has emerged as a central strategy in private equity, offering institutional investors—including pension funds—enhanced portfolio control, the potential for improved returns through reduced fees... Continue Reading
NCPERS spoke with Missie O’Neal about the unique perspective women bring to public pension leadership and her experiences in her first year as ERFC’s Executive Director. Continue Reading
The next time you feel tempted to sell because the market is falling, keep in mind the risk of losing money is what investors get rewarded for taking. Continue Reading
Beth Hallmark, Chief Communications Officer at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, shares insights on digital transformation, AI, empathy-based design, and leadership in public pension communications. Continue Reading
A practical guide to risk budgeting that explains how to allocate and monitor portfolio risk to align with objectives, enhance governance, and optimize returns. Continue Reading
Our latest five-year capital market assumptions include expected bond returns that are considerably higher than those seen over the past decade. We observe U.S. public defined benefit plans may be accepting more volatility in their portfolios than is needed to achieve their expected return targets. Continue Reading
This latest report from Ortec Finance focuses on the foundational element that determines the successful application of the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) – the role of governance. Continue Reading
This article argues that the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) is ill-suited for mid-market public pension plans because it weakens governance, is unlikely to improve performance and introduces additional costs. Continue Reading
This article highlights how public funds can evaluate the advantages and considerations of delegating manager selection to staff or an external party versus retaining the responsibility within the board or investment committee. Continue Reading
Whether you’re a trustee, plan staff member, union leader, or service provider, there’s a place for you at NCPERS 11 annual in-person events. You’ll gain tools, insights, and connections needed to strengthen your retirement system and grow professionally. Continue Reading
