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Pensions & Investments: Private markets haven't cracked the 401(k) code. Empower thinks it's found a way.

NEPC was recently quoted in Pensions & Investments discussing the challenges and opportunities of integrating alternative investments into defined contribution plans. View the full article on Pensions & Investments’ site here or read excerpts below.

 


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Crain Currency: Dos and Don’ts for Family Offices Getting into Direct Investments

NEPC’s Karen Harding was recently quoted in a Crain Currency article, where she shared insights on the importance of thorough due diligence and setting realistic expectations when family offices pursue direct investments. Visit Crain Currency to read the full article.

 


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Pensions & Investments: Financial advisory firms go from ‘among the worst to first’ for 401(k) rates of return. Consultants weigh in on why.

NEPC’s Bill Ryan was quoted in a recent Pensions & Investments article exploring the standout performance of 401(k) plans in the financial advisory industry in 2023. He offers perspective on the factors behind the industry’s strong returns and participation rates. View the article on Pensions & Investments’ site here.

 


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Barron's: The Fed Has 3 Tools to Fight Tariff-Related Inflation. All Have Drawbacks.

NEPC’s Jennifer Appel was recently quoted in Barron’s, offering her insights on how inflation pressures and tariff policies could shape the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. View excerpts below or visit Barron’s to read the full article here.

 

The Federal Reserve has spent the past three years proving it can bring inflation down through tighter monetary policy. But President Donald Trump’s sweeping Liberation Day tariffs could spark a new kind of inflation that the Fed is less equipped to handle.


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PitchBook: Elite University Endowments Confront a ‘Parade of Horribles’

NEPC’s Colin Hatton was recently quoted in a PitchBook article exploring how elite university endowments are facing pressure from underperforming private markets, rising costs, and political scrutiny. He highlights the need for diversification and suggests endowments may need to adjust asset allocations as private equity returns decline. View excerpts below or read the full article on the PitchBook site here.

 

Endowment investment teams at top universities are exploring options to cash out of some of their public market investments, primarily through hedge fund redemptions, to compensate for federal funding cuts and prepare for potential tax increases.


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FundFire: How Michigan State’s Endowment Outperformed the Ivies

Kristin Reynolds of NEPC was recently quoted in a FundFire article offering a cautionary perspective on MSU’s tech concentration, noting potential risks from overexposure to large-cap U.S. tech stocks amid rising market volatility. View excerpts below or read the full article on the FundFire site here.

 


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Pensions & Investments: TIPS making a comeback for ETF investors

NEPC’s Phillip Nelson was recently quoted in a Pensions & Investments article highlighting TIPS as a key tool for real rate exposure, notes that breakeven rates are currently high, and says clients are increasingly looking to TIPS for diversification and liquidity. View the full article on Pensions & Investments’ site here.

 

Amid heightened volatility and economic uncertainty, the market for exchange-traded funds holding Treasury inflation-protected securities has rekindled after three consecutive years of outflows.


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Business Insider: 3 trades keeping investors in the green this year as the S&P 500 corrects

NEPC’s Head of Asset Allocation, Phill Nelson, was recently quoted in a Business Insider article to provide insights on the S&P 500 correction last week. View the full article on Business Insider site here.

 


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Pensions & Investments: Consolidation in the Retirement Industry Leads to Better Services and Greater Rivalry

NEPC’s CEO, Mike Manning, was recently quoted in a Pensions & Investments article to provide insights on the consolidation of DC plans and plan sponsors. View the full article on Pensions & Investments’ site here.

 


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Pensions & Investments: Managed Account Offerings in Retirement Plans Shrink as Employers Wait for Better Deal – NEPC

NEPC’s DC Plan Trends and Fee Survey data was recently featured in a Pensions & Investments article which covers the decline in managed accounts in retirement plans, citing concerns about provider benefits over participants and advocating for participant-aligned, subscription-based pricing models. View the full article on Pensions & Investments’ site here.