CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards: Deadline extended
We’ve received some excellent entries but we’re moving the deadline to ensure those who want to can make their submissions. The end of the financial year is a busy time[…]
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LGPS webinar finds built environment a “clear investment opportunity”
Residential property an attractive investment proposition for local government pension scheme managers, delegates heard in Room151’s latest LGPS Quarterly Webinar. Commenting during discussion on the development of the build-to-rent sector,[…]
Impact Awards: A week to go before deadline
Entries close on 30th April for the CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards for finance teams. There are just seven days to go until the deadline for entries to the inaugural CCLA/Room151 Impact[…]
JOB ALERT: LPFA Finance Director vacancy
Finance Director and s151 Officer – Competitive salary and benefits. The largest Local Government Pension (LGPS) provider in London with around £6.5 billion of assets and 135 active employers is[…]
LGPS webinar: Central bank management of bond purchasing could affect all asset classes
When the government debt caused by the pandemic is eventually tackled there may be a huge impact on assets of all classes, according to a leading investment expert in the[…]
GameStop: A lesson for LGPS in the risks of short selling
Day traders coordinating their efforts through the social media platform Reddit have not only boosted the stock of US GameStop, but also badly hurt hedge funds engaged in huge bets[…]
Treasurers back multi-asset funds and property but pessimistic about yields
Treasurers expect to see their investments in multi-asset funds and property funds increase during 2021 against a backdrop of pessimism about the yield that can be achieved on council assets[…]
MBA develops ESG bond framework
Room151’s LATIF event saw news that the Municipal Bonds Agency is working on a plan that will allow local authorities to issue ESG bonds. “Music to my ears.” Those were[…]
Speakers revealed for 12th annual LATIF and FDs’ Summit
Sir Bob Kerslake, former head of the UK’s home civil service, is among the key speakers headlining this year’s Room151 FDs’ Summit. The Summit takes place alongside Room151’s Local Authority[…]
Nikki Bishop Interview: ‘Burden sharing’ scheme raises investment income concern
Excluding investment income from the government’s “burden sharing” scheme, put in place to aid local authorities through the Covid-19 pandemic, will hit councils engaged in long-term regeneration projects, a senior[…]
