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Michelle Doman looks at the impact of inflationary pressures, the war in Ukraine, climate risk and Covid-19 on employer contributions. At the start of 2022, for Local Government Pension Scheme[…]
What regulatory response can be expected following the publication of the Good Governance project’s Phase 3 report and the closure of the Single Code of Practice consultation? Susan Black offers[…]
Four current and former LGPS leaders have recently given powerful and insightful interviews as part of the Fiftyfaces podcast, which showcases inspiring investors and their stories. Hosted by Aoifinn Devitt,[…]
Philip Pearson looks at the issues impacting LGPS funds as they attempt to decarbonise their portfolios to both reduce climate risks and capture associated investment opportunities. Addressing climate change is[…]
For the first time in the working lives of many people, the 2022 LGPS valuations will likely show funding surpluses. Fund actuary Robbie McInroy gives the inside track on options[…]
Greater clarity is needed on a range of areas affecting the Local Government Pension Scheme – including the levelling up agenda and pension pooling – according to the incoming secretary[…]
The war in Ukraine has already had a huge economic impact – globalisation has reversed, market capitalism contracted, inflation has surged and higher interest rates are threatened. William Bourne warns[…]
Elizabeth Carey argues that, in the harsh light of the Russian invasion, some of the responsible investment assumptions of institutional investors about the defence sector look naïve and in need[…]
A significant number of local government pension funds are looking to divest from Russian assets, while councils are seeking to terminate energy contracts with Russian suppliers, as pressure grows following[…]
Speakers at this week’s Room151 LGPS Quarterly Webcast questioned if investment returns were being affected by a lack of supply of appropriate green infrastructure projects. Mark Gayler, head of investments[…]
