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template_type=\"section\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Approach to Data Integrity\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" title_letter_spacing=\"2px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p 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hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"50px||||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Approach to Data Integrity\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" title_letter_spacing=\"2px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Data Principles</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"100%\" custom_margin=\"|14px||||\" custom_padding=\"|28px||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>CEM is a leading data and insights firm. For us high data integrity is non-negotiable.</p>\n<p>Our data strategy is built upon the core data principles shared below. These interconnected principles are our north star and, as such, guide all of our efforts. The principles are owned by our internal data governance committee and revisited at least annually.</p>\n<p>Our execution is based on three pillars: industry standards called the Global Reporting Principles (GRP), assessment of data integrity by institutional investor, and investments in our team and internal processes. CEM has an expert team with over 30 years of experience, employing custom systems and processes to identify to rectify data issues and ensure high-quality data for our institutional investors. We also actively seek client input, so that we can improve our practices.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincplesSwirl.png\" title_text=\"dataPrincplesSwirl\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>Our data integrity efforts are based on the following interconnected principles:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Completeness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>While our preference is that all data is provided by institutional investors, we recognize that this is not always possible. To be included in the CEM database, the data must be unambiguous. We must be able to interpret the information provided with context. Where we have incomplete data sets, we observe the following:</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||-10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We treat incomplete data as missing, rather than as zero or non-existent. Only where needed, we enrich the data.</li>\n<li>We only construct benchmarks from complete, known, and relevant data points that do not require enrichment.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Comparability</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We present all data and insights in a consistent context, across all key dimensions of comparison. Where there are unavoidable differences, we call them out.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Accuracy</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We validate all data using a combination of our proprietary tools and expertise. If in our professional judgment specific data points are not of sufficient quality, we do not use them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Confidentiality</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We ensure that individual non-public data cannot be read nor derived from publicly available CEM materials or CEM reporting, current nor legacy. Any non-public, client identifiable information that is shared is only done so with explicit client consent.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Providence</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">While we encourage client commentary, we hold ultimate decision rights on the structure of our analyses and application of data within them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Timeliness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We provide insights on a timely basis, corresponding with the provision of the data from a client and its peers. We take all necessary steps to provide reliable delivery dates.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Transparency</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We disclose all areas where we have enhanced and/or enriched data, including providing a summary of the approaches, and the sources of the data used for the enhancement/enrichment.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Security</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We take industry-standard precautions to ensure all data is protected from potential threats. If/when there is an incident, we act with pace, discipline, and open communication.</div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">These principles are owned by CEM’s Data Governance Committee, which comprises a group of CEM’s senior leaders and data experts. They are reviewed at least once a year.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Living our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We proactively action our data principles through:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Global Reporting Principles for the Investment Industry</li>\n<li>Data Integrity Scores for Individual Institutional Investors</li>\n<li>Processes &amp; Experience for CEM Team Members</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-46px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Below, we dive into each application separately.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investor Industry</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">In 2022, we undertook a multi-year effort to create CEM’s Global Reporting Principles (GRP). These principles were launched in 2024.</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Prior to creating GRP, we observed that standards and templates exist in specific countries, like Australia, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the global institutional investment industry lacked a single consistent set of principles that span performance, cost, and timing. We worked with seven leading global pension funds to create these principles. The complete list of GRP principles can be found <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/globalReportingPrinciples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">CEM’s Global Reporting Principles will evolve over time. The release schedule was designed to allow for both feedback from market participants as well as for institutional investors to develop the systems, data, and personnel to action. The future releases, currently slated for 2026 and 2029, are shared <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesModules.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">The elements of GRP that pertain to public reporting have been connected to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark. This benchmark assesses the efficacy of the public reporting funds in fifteen countries against four factors: Performance, Cost, Responsible Investing, and Governance. More details on the GPTB can be found <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Finally, we periodically do bespoke research on data-quality related topics for the benefit of the industry. Our most recent piece – on data integrity in Pension Administration – can be found here <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-24-Pension-Administration-Data-Quality-Research.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investors</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>For over 30 years, institutional investors globally have provided fund cost, performance, and structure data to CEM. We carefully assess the quality of the data provided, using a combination of data rules and deep expertise. More detail on the process is available in the “our team” section.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>In 2024, we started quantitatively assessing the quality of the data provided by each CEM-defined benefit pension fund client. We assess each client’s data set using the following rubric and provide a summary of the performance data, cost data and timeliness. Institutional investors are invited to review the data scorecard and make improvements. The data assessment is being beta-tested in 2024. An example of a scorecard can be found </span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesScorecard.html\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Our Team</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>CEM’s data principles have been connected directly to our systems, processes, and training. Here are the seven steps our team takes to validate the data:</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7steps.jpg\" title_text=\"CEM’s data principles: 7 steps\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Finally, we retain a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct an annual information security assessment on our systems and processes. All high and medium-risk items identified in the last assessment have been fully addressed.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Should you have any questions or comments on our data integrity efforts, please contact us at </span><a href=\"mailto:product@cembenchmarking.com\">product@cembenchmarking.com</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Our Approach to Data Integrity','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2025-01-09 01:48:04','2025-01-09 01:48:04','',43,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2127',0,'revision','',0),(2128,2,'2025-01-09 01:49:22','2025-01-09 01:49:22','[et_pb_section 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" title_letter_spacing=\"2px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin_phone=\"30px||||false|false\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Data Principles</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Services header banner','','inherit','closed','closed','','556-revision-v1','','','2025-01-09 01:49:22','2025-01-09 01:49:22','',556,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2128',0,'revision','',0),(2129,2,'2025-01-09 01:49:23','2025-01-09 01:49:23','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(5,40,63,0.84) 0%|rgba(0,49,68,0.7) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincples-cover.jpg\" background_position=\"top_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"31%\" height=\"370px\" global_module=\"556\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"50px||||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Approach to Data Integrity\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" title_letter_spacing=\"2px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin_phone=\"30px||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"0px||||false|false\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Data Principles</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"100%\" custom_margin=\"|14px||||\" custom_padding=\"|28px||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>CEM is a leading data and insights firm. For us high data integrity is non-negotiable.</p>\n<p>Our data strategy is built upon the core data principles shared below. These interconnected principles are our north star and, as such, guide all of our efforts. The principles are owned by our internal data governance committee and revisited at least annually.</p>\n<p>Our execution is based on three pillars: industry standards called the Global Reporting Principles (GRP), assessment of data integrity by institutional investor, and investments in our team and internal processes. CEM has an expert team with over 30 years of experience, employing custom systems and processes to identify to rectify data issues and ensure high-quality data for our institutional investors. We also actively seek client input, so that we can improve our practices.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincplesSwirl.png\" title_text=\"dataPrincplesSwirl\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>Our data integrity efforts are based on the following interconnected principles:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Completeness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>While our preference is that all data is provided by institutional investors, we recognize that this is not always possible. To be included in the CEM database, the data must be unambiguous. We must be able to interpret the information provided with context. Where we have incomplete data sets, we observe the following:</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||-10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We treat incomplete data as missing, rather than as zero or non-existent. Only where needed, we enrich the data.</li>\n<li>We only construct benchmarks from complete, known, and relevant data points that do not require enrichment.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Comparability</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We present all data and insights in a consistent context, across all key dimensions of comparison. Where there are unavoidable differences, we call them out.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Accuracy</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We validate all data using a combination of our proprietary tools and expertise. If in our professional judgment specific data points are not of sufficient quality, we do not use them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Confidentiality</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We ensure that individual non-public data cannot be read nor derived from publicly available CEM materials or CEM reporting, current nor legacy. Any non-public, client identifiable information that is shared is only done so with explicit client consent.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Providence</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">While we encourage client commentary, we hold ultimate decision rights on the structure of our analyses and application of data within them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Timeliness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We provide insights on a timely basis, corresponding with the provision of the data from a client and its peers. We take all necessary steps to provide reliable delivery dates.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Transparency</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We disclose all areas where we have enhanced and/or enriched data, including providing a summary of the approaches, and the sources of the data used for the enhancement/enrichment.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Security</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We take industry-standard precautions to ensure all data is protected from potential threats. If/when there is an incident, we act with pace, discipline, and open communication.</div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">These principles are owned by CEM’s Data Governance Committee, which comprises a group of CEM’s senior leaders and data experts. They are reviewed at least once a year.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Living our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We proactively action our data principles through:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Global Reporting Principles for the Investment Industry</li>\n<li>Data Integrity Scores for Individual Institutional Investors</li>\n<li>Processes &amp; Experience for CEM Team Members</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-46px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Below, we dive into each application separately.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investor Industry</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">In 2022, we undertook a multi-year effort to create CEM’s Global Reporting Principles (GRP). These principles were launched in 2024.</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Prior to creating GRP, we observed that standards and templates exist in specific countries, like Australia, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the global institutional investment industry lacked a single consistent set of principles that span performance, cost, and timing. We worked with seven leading global pension funds to create these principles. The complete list of GRP principles can be found <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/globalReportingPrinciples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">CEM’s Global Reporting Principles will evolve over time. The release schedule was designed to allow for both feedback from market participants as well as for institutional investors to develop the systems, data, and personnel to action. The future releases, currently slated for 2026 and 2029, are shared <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesModules.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">The elements of GRP that pertain to public reporting have been connected to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark. This benchmark assesses the efficacy of the public reporting funds in fifteen countries against four factors: Performance, Cost, Responsible Investing, and Governance. More details on the GPTB can be found <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Finally, we periodically do bespoke research on data-quality related topics for the benefit of the industry. Our most recent piece – on data integrity in Pension Administration – can be found here <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-24-Pension-Administration-Data-Quality-Research.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investors</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>For over 30 years, institutional investors globally have provided fund cost, performance, and structure data to CEM. We carefully assess the quality of the data provided, using a combination of data rules and deep expertise. More detail on the process is available in the “our team” section.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>In 2024, we started quantitatively assessing the quality of the data provided by each CEM-defined benefit pension fund client. We assess each client’s data set using the following rubric and provide a summary of the performance data, cost data and timeliness. Institutional investors are invited to review the data scorecard and make improvements. The data assessment is being beta-tested in 2024. An example of a scorecard can be found </span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesScorecard.html\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Our Team</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>CEM’s data principles have been connected directly to our systems, processes, and training. Here are the seven steps our team takes to validate the data:</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7steps.jpg\" title_text=\"CEM’s data principles: 7 steps\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Finally, we retain a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct an annual information security assessment on our systems and processes. All high and medium-risk items identified in the last assessment have been fully addressed.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Should you have any questions or comments on our data integrity efforts, please contact us at </span><a href=\"mailto:product@cembenchmarking.com\">product@cembenchmarking.com</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Our Approach to Data Integrity','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2025-01-09 01:49:23','2025-01-09 01:49:23','',43,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2129',0,'revision','',0),(2130,2,'2025-01-09 01:50:13','2025-01-09 01:50:13','[et_pb_section 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Principles</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Services header banner','','inherit','closed','closed','','556-revision-v1','','','2025-01-09 01:50:57','2025-01-09 01:50:57','',556,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2131',0,'revision','',0),(2132,2,'2025-01-09 01:50:58','2025-01-09 01:50:58','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(0,45,91,0.84) 0%|rgba(0,25,63,0.83) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincples-cover.jpg\" background_position=\"top_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"31%\" height=\"370px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_module=\"556\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"50px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"50px||||false|false\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Approach to Data Integrity\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" title_letter_spacing=\"2px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin_phone=\"30px||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"0px||||false|false\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Data Principles</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"100%\" custom_margin=\"|14px||||\" custom_padding=\"|28px||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>CEM is a leading data and insights firm. For us high data integrity is non-negotiable.</p>\n<p>Our data strategy is built upon the core data principles shared below. These interconnected principles are our north star and, as such, guide all of our efforts. The principles are owned by our internal data governance committee and revisited at least annually.</p>\n<p>Our execution is based on three pillars: industry standards called the Global Reporting Principles (GRP), assessment of data integrity by institutional investor, and investments in our team and internal processes. CEM has an expert team with over 30 years of experience, employing custom systems and processes to identify to rectify data issues and ensure high-quality data for our institutional investors. We also actively seek client input, so that we can improve our practices.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dataPrincplesSwirl.png\" title_text=\"dataPrincplesSwirl\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>Our data integrity efforts are based on the following interconnected principles:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Completeness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>While our preference is that all data is provided by institutional investors, we recognize that this is not always possible. To be included in the CEM database, the data must be unambiguous. We must be able to interpret the information provided with context. Where we have incomplete data sets, we observe the following:</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||-10px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>We treat incomplete data as missing, rather than as zero or non-existent. Only where needed, we enrich the data.</li>\n<li>We only construct benchmarks from complete, known, and relevant data points that do not require enrichment.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Comparability</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We present all data and insights in a consistent context, across all key dimensions of comparison. Where there are unavoidable differences, we call them out.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Accuracy</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We validate all data using a combination of our proprietary tools and expertise. If in our professional judgment specific data points are not of sufficient quality, we do not use them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Confidentiality</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We ensure that individual non-public data cannot be read nor derived from publicly available CEM materials or CEM reporting, current nor legacy. Any non-public, client identifiable information that is shared is only done so with explicit client consent.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Providence</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">While we encourage client commentary, we hold ultimate decision rights on the structure of our analyses and application of data within them.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Timeliness</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We provide insights on a timely basis, corresponding with the provision of the data from a client and its peers. We take all necessary steps to provide reliable delivery dates.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Transparency</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We disclose all areas where we have enhanced and/or enriched data, including providing a summary of the approaches, and the sources of the data used for the enhancement/enrichment.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Security</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">We take industry-standard precautions to ensure all data is protected from potential threats. If/when there is an incident, we act with pace, discipline, and open communication.</div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">These principles are owned by CEM’s Data Governance Committee, which comprises a group of CEM’s senior leaders and data experts. They are reviewed at least once a year.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Living our Data Principles\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font_size=\"28px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-10px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>We proactively action our data principles through:</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Global Reporting Principles for the Investment Industry</li>\n<li>Data Integrity Scores for Individual Institutional Investors</li>\n<li>Processes &amp; Experience for CEM Team Members</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-46px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Below, we dive into each application separately.</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investor Industry</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">In 2022, we undertook a multi-year effort to create CEM’s Global Reporting Principles (GRP). These principles were launched in 2024.</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"></div>\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Prior to creating GRP, we observed that standards and templates exist in specific countries, like Australia, the Netherlands, and the UK. However, the global institutional investment industry lacked a single consistent set of principles that span performance, cost, and timing. We worked with seven leading global pension funds to create these principles. The complete list of GRP principles can be found <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/globalReportingPrinciples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">CEM’s Global Reporting Principles will evolve over time. The release schedule was designed to allow for both feedback from market participants as well as for institutional investors to develop the systems, data, and personnel to action. The future releases, currently slated for 2026 and 2029, are shared <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesModules.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">The elements of GRP that pertain to public reporting have been connected to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark. This benchmark assesses the efficacy of the public reporting funds in fifteen countries against four factors: Performance, Cost, Responsible Investing, and Governance. More details on the GPTB can be found <a href=\"https://global-pension-transparency-benchmark.top1000funds.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">Finally, we periodically do bespoke research on data-quality related topics for the benefit of the industry. Our most recent piece – on data integrity in Pension Administration – can be found here <a href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2023-24-Pension-Administration-Data-Quality-Research.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a>.</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Institutional Investors</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span>For over 30 years, institutional investors globally have provided fund cost, performance, and structure data to CEM. We carefully assess the quality of the data provided, using a combination of data rules and deep expertise. More detail on the process is available in the “our team” section.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>In 2024, we started quantitatively assessing the quality of the data provided by each CEM-defined benefit pension fund client. We assess each client’s data set using the following rubric and provide a summary of the performance data, cost data and timeliness. Institutional investors are invited to review the data scorecard and make improvements. The data assessment is being beta-tested in 2024. An example of a scorecard can be found </span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/dataPrinciplesScorecard.html\" rel=\"noopener\">here</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"row\"></div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<h3>Our Team</h3>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>CEM’s data principles have been connected directly to our systems, processes, and training. Here are the seven steps our team takes to validate the data:</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7steps.jpg\" title_text=\"CEM’s data principles: 7 steps\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Finally, we retain a leading third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct an annual information security assessment on our systems and processes. All high and medium-risk items identified in the last assessment have been fully addressed.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-22px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"benefit-paragraph\"><span>Should you have any questions or comments on our data integrity efforts, please contact us at </span><a href=\"mailto:product@cembenchmarking.com\">product@cembenchmarking.com</a><span>.</span></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Our Approach to Data Integrity','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2025-01-09 01:50:58','2025-01-09 01:50:58','',43,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2132',0,'revision','',0),(2134,2,'2025-01-09 01:55:10','2025-01-09 01:55:10','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(0,43,81,0.94) 0%|rgba(0,21,71,0.69) 100%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-brett-sayles-2097627.jpg\" background_position=\"bottom_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"31%\" height=\"370px\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"20px||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"10px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Benchmarking Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" width=\"70%\" width_tablet=\"70%\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Costs • Governance • Performance • Responsible Investing</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"A Roadmap for Funds to Improve Transparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"14px||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" title_font_size=\"29px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" text_font=\"|600|||||||\"]<p>Pension funds and other asset owners worldwide are striving to adopt higher transparency and disclosure standards for the benefit of their stakeholders. Where is your fund in this journey? More importantly, how will you keep up with industry best practices?</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<p>With mounting pressure and scrutiny from media, regulators, boards, peers, and the public to improve public disclosures, the industry is speeding up the implementation of transparency best practices for the benefit of their beneficiaries, stakeholders, and ultimately: the world.<br />Transparency is a critical practice that impacts the whole organization. From communicating how organizations create value for stakeholders, to the disclosure of critical governance, performance, cost and responsible investment factors; transparency remains at the heart of everything an organization does.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth-tree2.jpg\" title_text=\"growth-tree2\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" filter_opacity=\"51%\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#344e63\" height=\"334px\" height_tablet=\"334px\" height_phone=\"680px\" height_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"20px||20px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" height=\"164px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How does the Transparency Benchmark work? \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" title_font_size=\"29px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark is a comprehensive assessment that covers major impact areas and consider critical goals in your transparency journey. It will help you:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Get a third-party<br />Transparency Assessment</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Demonstrate<br />Transparency Efforts</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Identify Gaps for<br />Improvements</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" background_color=\"#001E66\" custom_padding=\"10px|10px|8px|10px|false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset2\" box_shadow_horizontal=\"11px\" box_shadow_blur=\"15px\" box_shadow_spread=\"-7px\" box_shadow_color=\"rgba(0,0,0,0.93)\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"v-align\">Implement Best<br />Practices</span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Transparency Matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"left\" custom_margin=\"12px||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" title_font_size=\"29px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"25px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Far beyond the moral imperative that recognizes transparency “is the right thing to do” there is plenty of evidence that shows how greater transparency leads to better outcomes, including:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improved decision making. Transparency and accountability go hand in hand.</li>\n<li>Clarity of purpose that comes from simplifying and communicating complex issues.</li>\n<li>Improved relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders including beneficiaries, plan sponsors, regulators, suppliers, and concerned citizens.</li>\n<li>Improved stewardship. After all, management’s duty is to do their best to the benefit of their stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency_matters.png\" title_text=\"transparency_matters\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\" %22Trust is a critically important success factor. Transparency builds trust. Transparency is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.%22 \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\"- Mike Heale, CEM Benchmarking\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"right\" title_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"15px||25px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To support asset owners in this goal, CEM has created a Transparency Benchmark. This is a strategic tool that helps funds speed up the implementation of transparency best practices and builds a great foundation for transparency leadership in our industry.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/how-it-works-dark-gray.jpg\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Across Four Major Strategic Impact Areas \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"16px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" title_font_size=\"29px\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" text_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>The CEM Transparency Benchmark provides insights into four impact areas.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_3,1_3,1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" min_height=\"238.4px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Costs\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dollar.png\" title_text=\"dollar\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Governance and Organization\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"50px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/courthouse.png\" title_text=\"courthouse\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/howtransparency.png\" title_text=\"howtransparency\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_3\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Performance\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"35px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/icons8-increase-96.png\" title_text=\"icons8-increase-96\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=\"Responsible Investing\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"60px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/growth.png\" title_text=\"growth\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"28%\" module_alignment=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"16px||||false|false\" 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See and compare your transparency results: \" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"transparency-learning-desc\">Get a custom comparison report that ranks your fund against 75 leading funds from 15 countries, across four major impact areas; Costs, Performance, Governance, and Responsible Investing; and 188 key metrics. </span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" 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_module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Funds</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Areas</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h4\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#EDAE49\" title_font_size=\"31px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Key Metrics</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#F0F0F0\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"100%\" module_alignment=\"center\" height=\"615px\" height_tablet=\"615px\" height_phone=\"950px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_4,1_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" max_width=\"1644px\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-benchmark.png\" title_text=\"transparency-benchmark\" disabled_on=\"on|on|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" 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scored</span></h3>\n<ul class=\"gptb-ppt-sections\">\n<li>Responsible Investing Governance</li>\n<li>Organizational Framework and Reporting</li>\n<li>Implementation: Exclusion; Active Ownership; Impact Investing; ESG Integration</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#4b547a\" width=\"100%\" min_height_tablet=\"\" min_height_phone=\"\" min_height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" height=\"465px\" height_tablet=\"465px\" height_phone=\"555px\" height_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" custom_margin_tablet=\"\" custom_margin_phone=\"-110px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" 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Demonstrate impact areas where you excel and identify improvement opportunities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"136px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Our report helps you demonstrate areas where you excel; identify gaps in your disclosures; and highlight improvements possibilities in your journey towards transparency excellence.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/gapsv2.png\" title_text=\"gapsv2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"90%\" max_width=\"1255px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/metric.jpg\" title_text=\"Financial stock market data statistics charts, index prices grow\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"3. 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Ensure that you are a transparency leader:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h3\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" custom_margin=\"147px||10px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#F0F0F0\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>Far beyond scores and rankings, CEM’s Transparency Benchmark helps you set a solid foundation toward excellence in transparency.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/transparency-leadership.png\" title_text=\"transparency-leadership\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" box_shadow_style=\"preset1\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#dbe5eb\" background_enable_image=\"off\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"5. 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Benefit from our experience and research through a personal presentation and discussion of your results.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique global investment database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"19px||2px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-heading-color\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-heading-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p>400 funds, $10 trillion assets, 27 year history</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"65%\" width_tablet=\"65%\" width_phone=\"95%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" module_alignment_tablet=\"center\" module_alignment_phone=\"center\" module_alignment_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DB-table.png\" title_text=\"DB-table\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" width_tablet=\"100%\" width_phone=\"100%\" width_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" module_alignment=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"60px||60px||true|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" locked=\"off\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding=\"0px|||||\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Real Estate Performance By Implementation Style</li>\n<li>Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2016</li>\n<li>Transaction Costs Amongst Large Asset Owners</li>\n<li>Asset Allocation, Cost of Investing and Performance of European DB Pension Funds: The Impact of Real Estate</li>\n<li>Hedge Fund Reality Check 2018</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<div class=\"col-md-5\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Time Has Come For Standardized Total Cost Disclosure For Private Equity</li>\n<li>Asset Allocation and Fund Performance of Defined Benefit Pension Funds in the United States, 1998-2014</li>\n<li>Hedge Fund Reality Check</li>\n<li>Comparing Pension Plan Operating Costs: Correcting the Fraser Institute\'s Faulty Analysis and Conclusions</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Investment Benchmarking','','inherit','closed','closed','','25-revision-v1','','','2025-01-14 21:30:46','2025-01-14 21:30:46','',25,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2167',0,'revision','',0),(2169,2,'2025-01-14 21:35:21','2025-01-14 21:35:21','[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" use_background_color_gradient=\"on\" background_color_gradient_stops=\"rgba(0,42,94,0.93) 0%|rgba(28,51,89,0.82) 63%\" background_color_gradient_overlays_image=\"on\" background_image=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/magnifying_analytics.jpg\" background_position=\"top_center\" background_vertical_offset=\"17%\" height=\"370px\" saved_tabs=\"all\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"21px||56px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Pension Administration Benchmarking Service\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_text_color=\"#ffffff\" title_font_size=\"46px\" width=\"70%\" width_tablet=\"70%\" width_phone=\"90%\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_alignment=\"center\" custom_margin=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"40px||0px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|phone\" custom_padding=\"||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"46px\" title_font_size_phone=\"40px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" title_text_shadow_style=\"preset3\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#ffffff\" text_font_size=\"21px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Measure • Compare • Learn • Improve • Validate</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#ffffff\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||15px||false|false\" custom_margin_tablet=\"||15px||false|false\" custom_margin_phone=\"||15px||false|false\" custom_margin_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"How our clients use our service:\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" title_text_align_phone=\"left\" title_text_align_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" title_font_size_tablet=\"29px\" title_font_size_phone=\"29px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"95%\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text content_tablet=\"<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> </span></p>\n<div class=%22col-md-5%22 id=%22slide-right%22>\n<div class=%22col-md-5%22 id=%22slide-right%22>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22benefits-subheading%22>Demonstrate Value for Money to your Stakeholders</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your pension administration costs, staffing levels and the service you provide members are reasonable and providing value. Clients often cite their service score and cost benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Improve Member and Employer Service</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Many clients realize substantial improvements in their service scores over multi-year periods by targeting new improvements each year. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Optimize Costs and Staffing Levels</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Several clients have used their analysis to support their business case for increased budgets or staffing levels. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Make Better Decisions</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Leverage global industry expertise by connecting with like-minded peers. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Save Time by Learning from your Peers</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22>Use the best practice research, the CEM peer network and the annual conference to jump start your initiatives. </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\" content_phone=\"<p style=%22text-align: center;%22><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> </span></p>\n<div class=%22col-md-5%22 id=%22slide-right%22>\n<div class=%22col-md-5%22 id=%22slide-right%22>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; text-align: center;%22>\n<h4 class=%22benefits-subheading%22>Demonstrate Value for Money to your Stakeholders</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your pension administration costs, staffing levels and the service you provide members are reasonable and providing value. Clients often cite their service score and cost benchmarking results in their annual reports. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; text-align: center;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Improve Member and Employer Service</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Many clients realize substantial improvements in their service scores over multi-year periods by targeting new improvements each year. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; text-align: center;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Optimize Costs and Staffing Levels</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Several clients have used their analysis to support their business case for increased budgets or staffing levels. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left; text-align: center;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22>Make Better Decisions</h4>\n<p><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22> Leverage global industry expertise by connecting with like-minded peers. </span></p>\n</div>\n<div class=%22row%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;%22>\n<h4 class=%22 benefits-subheading%22 style=%22text-align: center;%22>Save Time by Learning from your Peers</h4>\n<p style=%22text-align: center;%22><span class=%22benefit-paragraph%22>Use the best practice research, the CEM peer network and the annual conference to jump start your initiatives. </span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\" content_last_edited=\"on|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> </span></p>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\" id=\"slide-right\">\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px; justify-content: left;\">\n<h4 class=\"benefits-subheading\">Demonstrate Value for Money to your Stakeholders</h4>\n<p><span class=\"benefit-paragraph\"> Demonstrate to your Board and key stakeholders that your pension administration costs, staffing levels and the service you provide members are reasonable and providing value. 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Share ideas at the global peer conference and via the online peer intelligence network. Learn from annual best practice research into areas such as social media, going paperless and client experience surveying.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"#f5f8f9\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"30px||30px||true|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"Unique Global Pension Administration Database\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_text_align=\"center\" title_font_size=\"29px\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"#41a09a\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<p>77 administrators, 50 million members, 2 million employers</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https://www.cembenchmarking.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PABS_Value_Analysis.png\" title_text=\"PABS_Value_Analysis\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width_tablet=\"\" width_phone=\"\" width_last_edited=\"on|phone\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"60px||60px||true|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" locked=\"off\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_heading title=\"The Service Includes Annual Research\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_text_align=\"center\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_text_color=\"gcid-body-color\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" text_orientation=\"center\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-body-color%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\"]<p>Past topics include:</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||30px||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_margin=\"||||false|false\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5 col-md-offset-1\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Cybersecurity - Preventing Financial Fraud</li>\n<li>Economies of Scale in Pension Administration</li>\n<li>Social Media - What are your peers doing?</li>\n<li>Social Media - Case studies</li>\n<li>Call center best practices</li>\n<li>Employer service</li>\n<li>IT modernization: Agile implementation case study</li>\n<li>IT modernization: Portfolio, program and project management</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<div class=\"col-md-5\" style=\"line-height: 2; padding-right: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>IT modernization: Change leadership and change management</li>\n<li>Pension communication ideas and best practices</li>\n<li>Dashboards</li>\n<li>Telecommuting</li>\n<li>Mobile apps</li>\n<li>Satisfaction surveying</li>\n<li>Increasing online adoption</li>\n</ul>\n</div>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]','Pension Administration Benchmarking','','inherit','closed','closed','','27-revision-v1','','','2025-01-14 21:35:21','2025-01-14 21:35:21','',27,'https://www.staging.cembenchmarking.com/?p=2169',0,'revision','',0);
