We are excited to kick off the final day of NCTR's 37th Annual System Directors' Meeting, hosted by the Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York.
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Today’s agenda is filled with sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovation. If you were unable to attend, here's a snapshot of today's key sessions:
The first session, "The U.S. Market," will cover current investment opportunities in US equity markets. Topics include the Concentration/the Magnificent Seven, Growth Investing, Active versus Passive strategies, AI, DEI, ESG, and the current state of asset management.
Following this, "Navigating the Legislative Waters" will focus on maintaining credibility with legislative stakeholders through effective relationships and communication strategies. We will explore recent case studies, board construction, communication approaches, and the importance of advanced analysis to achieve successful outcomes.
Next, the session on "Fiduciary Governance of Public Retirement Plans: Striving for Excellence Through Prudent Delegation, Sound Oversight, Effective Communications, and Thoughtful Leadership" will delve into best practices for enhancing fiduciary governance models. This includes prudent delegation, effective communications, and sound oversight. We will discuss the roles and responsibilities of boards, staff, and external advisors in achieving successful outcomes through enhanced governance.
The final educational session, "ESG, After the Backlash," will explore the expectations for institutional investors in the post-ESG era. We will discuss the new normal focusing on long-term returns, and tools such as proxy voting and litigation to advance systems' goals without sacrificing returns.
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A very special THANK YOU to our event sponsors on today's program, Baillie Gifford, William Blair Investment Management, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company & Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, for their generous support.
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Don't miss out next year! We encourage you to join us in 2025 for another opportunity to engage in candid exchanges and insightful discussions on the latest pension challenges and trends in the industry. Stay tuned for 2025 event details!
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