Tag: PERS

Pensions April 4, 2024

Plan to Replace Mississippi PERS Board With Political Appointees Dies in Committee

A bill already passed by the Mississippi House would have replaced the current board, which public employees elect, amid controversy over increased pension fund contributions.

Coronavirus - COVID-19 April 8, 2020

New Jersey Is Enlisting State Pensioners to Return to Work

The governor hopes to bolster ranks thinned by the coronavirus, letting retired workers collect regular pay without shrinking their pension payouts.

Asset Management Culture March 18, 2020

More Public Plans Ramp Up Social Distancing Because of Coronavirus

Plans in Massachusetts, Mississippi, and other states assure retirees that benefits won’t be delayed, but suspend counseling appointments.

Asset Allocation April 2, 2018

Pennsylvania SERS Returns 15.1% in 2017

System gains $3.9 billion to reach total assets of $29.3 billion.

Newsmakers December 4, 2017

PSERS Signs Due Diligence Mandate with IMDDA

Organization to add mergers and acquisitions class next year.

Newsmakers August 15, 2017

Multiple Equities Net Mississippi PERS 14.96% FY Return

Fund bumped to $26.9 billion.