Pension funds

Now that economic activity has largely resumed, investors and analysts are taking another look at longer-term issues, and the volatile stock market performance since the pandemic is raising concerns.

Stabilizing pension debt as a share of GDP re-frames the discussion on pension fund problems.

The $750 million in state grants will go to eligible local government public pension funds that have funded ratios under 60%.

Opponents warned the measures could roll back 10 years of state efforts to improve funding for the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System.

Changes to the district's pension code now enshrined in state law put it on a path to full funding in 30 years after voters approved a property tax levy hike.

Plaintiffs who challenged the legislation plan to ask the Illinois Supreme Court to hear the case. Meanwhile, the consolidation process has moved forward and the majority of funds have transferred their assets.

Todd Russ, who took office Jan. 9, is vetting banks and financial institutions to determine if they are 'boycotting' Oklahoma's fossil fuel industry.

A financial instrument that has appealed to many municipalities to remedy underfunded pension plans is once again looking like a losing borrow and bet scheme.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot, in a reelection fight, highlights first-term progress including lifting the city's bond ratings and bringing new investors to debt sales.

Most of the blame is placed on overall poor marketplace performance, strict monetary policy, and the war in Ukraine.