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Governance and Oversight – Fiduciary Imperatives in a Volatile Era

Introduction

In our last chapter, we examined how investment strategy can be aligned with liability needs. This final installment addresses the governance gap, where trustees, actuaries, consultants, and money managers operate in silos, undermining coordinated risk management. We propose a framework for fiduciary oversight and strategic alignment.

Here’s the paper: Governance and Oversight – Fiduciary Imperatives in a Volatile Era

Rich Hudson

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