Past Events
The Civic Federation Second Annual Public Pension Forum
Public Pension Funding: Creative Strategies for Challenging Times
Date: Friday, January 30th, 2004 7:30am to 11:00am
Presented by The Civic Federation and BankOne
Location: Hosted by Bank One
1 Bank One Plaza
21 South Clark Street, 57th Floor
Chicago, IL
Description: On January 30th, 2004, approximately 100 pension
managers, government officials, and local business leaders attended the
Civic Federation’s second annual public pension forum. Co-sponsored
and hosted by Bank One, Public Pension Funding: Creative Strategies
and Challenging Times addressed such important and timely issues as
current market conditions, early retirement initiatives, and defined benefit
versus defined contribution plans. As the morning’s keynote speaker,
State Budget Director John Filan gave an update on the state of Illinois’
$10 billion Pension Obligation Bond program and other issues related to
state funds.
Related PDF Documents:
Forum Program
Note: Tim Blair was unable to attend. Hank Scheff, Director of Research
and Employee Benefits, AFSCME Council 31, spoke in his place.
Alex Rivera Presentation
Don Hook Presentation
Jim Butler Presentation
(1 MB)
John Filan Presentation
Nick Greifer Presentation
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| A.G. Anglum of Harris Trust & Savings Bank introduces the first panel |
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| Presenter Mellody Hobson of Ariel Capital Management responds to a question from the audience |
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| Illinois State Budget Director John Filan delivers the morning’s keynote address |