Newsmakers
North Carolina Treasurer Considers Running for Governor in 2024
The relatively moderate Dale Folwell could face Trump-supporting Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson in the GOP primary.
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Newsmakers
NC Treasurer Supports Proposed 2% Pension Supplement
Dale Folwell says the boost for retirees would be paid for by investment gains, not taxes.
Market Moves
Venture Capital Spurs Endowments’ Record Returns
However, Pitchbook warns that growth from alternative investments ‘could be more mirage than oasis.’
Asset Allocation
North Carolina State Pension Returns 11% to End 2020 at Record High
State Treasurer Dale Folwell credits a conservative investment strategy for the fund’s strong performance.
Asset Allocation
North Carolina State Pension Hits Record $108.5 Billion Market Value
The fund’s portfolio has added nearly $15 billion in value since markets tumbled in March.
Regulation
Convicted Officials Shouldn’t Get Public Pensions, Say North Carolina Lawmakers
Bill before legislature is sparked by anger over a county employee who won government retirement benefits after embezzling nearly $1 million.
Risk
Analysis Says NC Pension’s Fiscal Health in Jeopardy
Report warns that pension’s return assumptions are ‘overly optimistic.’
North Carolina Establishes Employee Benefit Trust Fund
New law looks to tackle state’s $50 billion in unfunded liabilities.
Regulation
More Trials Ahead for North Carolina Pension Fund
Despite fee slashes, fund is not yet out of the water.
North Carolina CIO Resigns Unexpectedly
The 10th-largest US public pension fund reported solid Q2 results just last week.
North Carolina Pension Fund Rises 4.1% in 1Q
Public equity outperforms, while fixed income lags behind.