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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Hired, housed and heathy: An introduction to a social infrastructure strategy
Sponsored article: Social infrastructure—the physical assets where social services as provided to communities—has a crucial role to play in society. Raymond Jacobs and John Levy share their thoughts on the[…]
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,[…]
Climate risk at the heart of ‘stress testing’ ahead of 2022 LGPS valuations
The 2022 LGPS valuations are on the horizon. Peter MacRae looks at the role climate change risks will play. Predicting the future isn’t easy, but when we look back at[…]
LGPS could be at “defining moment” for local infrastructure investment
Infrastructure investment is important, particularly from a local government perspective argues Ted Frith who describes the areas GLIL targets for investment. I expect the next stages of the government’s Covid-19[…]
Aligning financial and climate obligations within fixed income portfolios
Sponsored article: Iain Buckle examines the way investment in short-dated corporate bonds can be kind to the environment. Corporate and local government treasurers face many challenges, including a backdrop of[…]
Why build to rent has remained resilient despite Covid-19
Sponsored article: Build to Rent has weathered the pandemic resiliently. With rent collection and occupancy remaining high, and economic trends looking supportive, James Sparshott and Dan Batterton believe that the[…]
Ryan Boothroyd: Post-covid world holds opportunity for long-term LGPS investors
After a difficult period for the global economy and financial markets, Ryan Boothroyd takes a step back and considers some reasons for optimism for long-term investors. Reading the financial press[…]
Should LGPS divest from fossil fuel assets?
Pressure remains on some investors to give up their shares in oil, gas and coal-related stock. Elizabeth Carey asks whether this is wise and what the Stewardship Code has to[…]
Why should LGPS be concerned about rising inflation?
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown and wider economic uncertainty created deflationary pressures which raise important considerations for the Local Government Pension Scheme writes Daniel Booth. Since Paul Volcker[…]
