BlackRock reports strong equity-driven gains; Fairfield board defers SAA decision BlackRock told Fairfield's oversight board the pension and OPEB funds posted strong equity-driven returns in the most recent quarter and fiscal year-to-date; the board pressed for more private-holdings detail and agreed to delay any strategic asset-allocation action until the chair returns.

BlackRock's latest report reveals impressive gains for Fairfield's pension and OPEB funds, but board members demand more transparency before making any changes.

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Greystone warns of valuation risk as Portsmouth retirement fund pulls back equity exposure Greystone told the Portsmouth Retirement Board that strong market returns this year have been driven largely by multiple expansion and concentrated gains in AI-related and speculative stocks. The manager said it trimmed roughly 2 percentage points of equity exposure in October, increased bond holdings and reduced active equity exposure to limit the

Greystone warns the Portsmouth Retirement Board that while market gains have surged, the reliance on speculative stocks poses significant risks ahead.

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Colorado lawmakers discuss $500M distribution for public safety and pension fund management Legislators debate cost implications of a $500 million fund for public safety pensions.

Colorado lawmakers are diving deep into the implications of a proposed $500 million fund that could reshape public safety and pension management—what will this mean for local governments?

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