Exit payment cap: Implications for the LGPS
Capping exit payments has proved a long winding road for LGPS. Kirsty Bartlett and Susan Oakley look at the implications from new proposals. To say that there have been a[…]
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Modern slavery in supply chains haunts our investments
Modern slavery has recently made news headlines, but what actions can treasurers take to guard against this abhorrent crime? Peter Hugh Smith writes that both investors and fund managers have[…]
Transparency project begins to shine a light on LGPS costs
The Cost Transparency Initiative was launched to reveal the true cost of running LGPS funds. One year on, Liam Robson offers a progress report. The LGPS has been at the[…]
Dealing with deferral requests for LGPS contributions
The pandemic has pushed many employers to request deferral of their contributions. Kirsty Bartlett and Susan Oakley offer guidance for administering authorities. As the country slowly unlocks, it is becoming[…]
LGPS: Why cost transparency matters
Sponsored article: Pat Sharman of CACEIS reveals the work behind a service that shines a light on costs in the Local Government Pensions Scheme. Room151: When and why did you[…]
Will we see a more regenerative form of capitalism?
Sponsored article: Abbie Llewellyn-Waters of Jupiter Asset Management explores the opportunity for capitalism to transform. It has become clear that we are at a precipice of change. The status quo[…]
Green growth, capitalism and stewardship all top the LGPS agenda
This quarter’s Room151 LGPS webinar sees experts explore issues such as green growth, stewardship and whether the pandemic will usher in a new form of capitalism. Aoifinn Devitt and Doug[…]
LGPS is on a ‘strong footing’ but challenges lay ahead
Recent research reveals LGPS staffers to be confident while finances are robust and deficits dramatically reduced. Tiffany Tsang writes that the scheme still needs to be on alert. Proposed reforms[…]
LGPS has an opportunity to aid economic recovery after Covid-19
Many companies will require further funding as the pandemic recedes. William Bourne argues this may be an opportunity for LGPS to have an “impact” on ailing businesses and the economy.[…]
LGPS: Now not the time to ignore responsible investment principles
The UK risks a severe economic contraction following the pandemic and lockdown. That’s no reason for LGPS to ignore enforcing good governance and sustainability principles, argues Doug McMurdo. All of[…]
