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A number of LGPS pools’ equity strategies are inconsistent with the aggressive outperformance targets they have set, according to an influential report into the sector. This year’s Local Authority Pension[…]
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) community has panned proposals for a four-year valuation cycle, with many questioning the government’s assumption it would reduce costs. This week saw the closing[…]
A Local Government Pension Scheme governance review has recommended greater ring-fencing of pension fund management from host authorities – but stopped short of calling for separate section 151 officers. Pension[…]
Uncertainty in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on discrimination related to public-service pension reform may require the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to conduct an interim valuation, bosses[…]
With deficits in the LGPS falling, is it time to take some risk off the table or is the LGPS wedded to growth assets? Gavin Hinks explores the options. A[…]
A heavyweight roster of Local Government Pension Scheme chief investment and executive officers are among an impressive line-up of speakers at Room151’s LGPS Asset Allocation Forum in November. Download the[…]
by Simon Jones, head of responsible investment, Hymans Robertson Pension funds are regularly being called to take action to address climate risks. However, it was disappointing that, during a focused[…]
LGPS Central’s chief executive, Mike Weston, talks to Colin Marrs about the challenges facing LGPS pools in providing sustainable and attractive choices for their clients. Colin Marrs: In terms of[…]
by Tony Williams, head of pensions risk policy and strategy, Local Pensions Partnership Current position When I was asked to write about the McCloud case and the implications for the[…]
LGPS pool Border to Coast has launched private equity and infrastructure investment opportunities, with commitments of more than £1bn from its member funds. The pool has announced the portfolios, which[…]
