Retained actuaries and retirement funds report improved funding; actuaries caution against rushing to spend surpluses Retained actuaries for the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) and executives from multiple statewide retirement systems reported improved funded ratios and strong investment returns, while urging caution about using pension surpluses and explaining new layered amortization transparency.

Minnesota's retirement systems are seeing improved funding, but actuaries warn against the temptation to spend surplus too quickly—are we prioritizing long-term security?

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Multiple public commenters urge CalPERS to publish Tesla report and consider divestment; board sets March staff report Several public commenters urged CalPERS to release a company-specific report on Tesla and to consider divesting roughly $2 billion in holdings; President Taylor confirmed staff plans to present a report in March.

Public outcry mounts as CalPERS faces pressure to divest from Tesla and release a long-awaited report on the company's unsettling risks.

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Public commenters urge oversight, oppose SB 24-50 authorizing margin trading for Marianas Public Land Trust Public commenters and an adviser urged the Senate Fiscal Affairs Committee to halt or subject Senate Bill 24-50 to oversight hearings, warning that authorizing margin accounts for the Marianas Public Land Trust could threaten beneficiaries’ corpus and citing concerns about the fund manager’s regulatory history.

Public commenters are raising alarms over Senate Bill 24-50, warning that margin trading could jeopardize the Marianas Public Land Trust and its beneficiaries.

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NH retirees and investors clash over bill to limit ESG in state pension decisions Witnesses for and against HB 15-85 debated whether state retirement fiduciaries should be restricted to considering only financial factors and required to document proxy-voting analyses. Investor groups warned the bill would raise costs and constrain risk analysis; advocates for the bill said it would increase transparency and protect returns.

A heated debate unfolds in New Hampshire over a proposed bill that could limit how retirement fiduciaries consider environmental and social factors in investment decisions, raising fears about risk and returns.

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Committee advances Navajo Trust Fund cleanup changes after treasurer’s presentation and public questions The committee unanimously recommended draft amendments to the Utah Navajo Trust Fund to move board meeting frequency to quarterly, exempt certain investment records from GRAMA, and permit category-level reporting; the treasurer said the changes align protections with other long-term state funds but a public commenter asked about community input.

The Utah Navajo Trust Fund is set for key changes that aim to enhance transparency while safeguarding sensitive investment strategies—what does this mean for community involvement?

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Grundy County approves $250,000 contract for commercial and industrial revaluation County board selected Standard Valuation Services for a commercial and industrial reassessment to create a single, modernized baseline for industrial/commercial property values; project cost $250,000 from general fund professional services.

Grundy County is set to invest $250,000 in a comprehensive revaluation of commercial and industrial properties to enhance transparency and attract more investors.

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Manager Reports 1.7% Underperformance Amid Benchmark Concerns Manager highlights 1.7% underperformance in Q2 impacting year-to-date returns.

The Supplemental Retirement Board is facing scrutiny after revealing a staggering 1.7% underperformance in investment returns, raising concerns about transparency and future strategies.

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Public fund must disclose firearm and ammunition company holdings within 30 days Public fund required to identify and report firearm investment holdings to state officials

Massachusetts is taking a bold step by mandating public funds to disclose their firearm and ammunition investments within just 30 days!

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CalPERS clarifies proxy voting process amid attacks on advisory firms CalPERS defends its proxy voting practices against criticism of advisory firms' influence.

CalPERS stands firm in its proxy voting practices, countering criticism of advisory firms while emphasizing their vital role in corporate governance.

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CalPERS emphasizes independent proxy voting decisions amid advisory firm misconceptions CalPERS clarifies its proxy voting process and honors 40 Apex award recipients.

CalPERS is redefining corporate governance with its independent proxy voting process and honoring 40 employees for their exceptional contributions.

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House Committee examines capital formation barriers linked to Trump's tariff policies Committee discusses tariff-induced uncertainty hindering business capital formation and private market transparency.

Lawmakers are calling for urgent reforms to modernize security laws and tackle the chaos caused by Trump's tariffs, which are stifling business growth and investment.

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Oklahoma Senate approves SB1090 requiring anti-collusion affidavits for investment brokers Senate passes SB1090 mandating affidavits from brokers for State Treasury services

Oklahoma's Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill requiring investment brokers to submit anti-collusion affidavits, aimed at boosting transparency and accountability in state fund management.

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State Treasurer mandates anti-collusion affidavits from investment service brokers State Treasury enforces strict affidavits to prevent collusion among investment service providers

Oklahoma's Senate Bill 1090 is set to revolutionize state investment practices by mandating anti-collusion affidavits for brokers, but will it enhance transparency or burden smaller firms?

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Legislators challenge opaque private markets in regulatory reform discussions Regulators warn against risks of expanding private market access without adequate disclosures.

Lawmakers are grappling with the future of private markets, questioning whether current regulations protect everyday investors or hinder small business growth.

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Nebraska proposes divestment from high-risk Chinese entities in pension funds LB 661 mandates Nebraska to divest pension funds from Chinese entities deemed security threats.

Nebraska is taking a bold step to protect its retirees by proposing a bill to divest state pension funds from risky Chinese investments amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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USDA mandates foreign investment disclosure under Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Foreign investors must file reports with the USDA and state commissioner to ensure compliance

Tennessee's new House Bill 219 could reshape the future of agricultural investments by foreign entities, demanding transparency and raising questions about food security and local control.

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