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CalPERS CEO Credits Discipline and Tough Decisions for Strong Investment Results

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CalPERS Posts 14.8% Preliminary Investment Return for Fiscal Year 2025-26

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CalPERS Promotes Justin Scripps as Managing Investment Director for Fixed Income

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Inside CalPERS: Meet the Global Team Managing Your Pension Fund

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CalPERS Names New Investment Leaders for Private Assets, Total Portfolio

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From the Classroom to CalPERS: Inside the Stanford Long-Term Investing Fellowship

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From Private Equity to Tiny Clues: This CalPERS Team Member Is on the Hunt

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CalPERS Makes It Easy to See How Your Pension Dollars Are Performing

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A Q&A with the Man in Charge of Investing Your Pension Dollars

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CalPERS’ Investments in California Top $78 Billion

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CalPERS board member Yvonne Walker invited retirees for a town hall webinar that occurred on July 17, 2026. Ms. Walker focused on priorities relevant to retired CalPERS members and took live questions during the town hall.
Retiree Town Hall with CalPERS Board Member Yvonne Walker – July 17, 2026
Link to presentation notes and resources: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/sources/member/webcast_learning_guides/Power%20of%20Attorney%20Presentation%20Notes.pdf

What would happen if you became unable to manage your CalPERS affairs on your own? A CalPERS Special Power of Attorney allows you to designate one or more representatives to act on your behalf regarding your CalPERS business. In this video, you'll receive step-by-step guidance on how to complete the Power of Attorney form, as well as the duties and limitations your representatives may have.

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