Bespoke McCloud remedy for LGPS set to be clear by summer 2020
LGPS funds will have a clearer idea about the administration challenges facing them to remedy the outcome of the McCloud court judgement by the second quarter of next year, according[…]
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LGPS governance review sets out s151 training steps
The latest phase of an ongoing Local Government Pension Scheme governance review has detailed its plans for making sure section 151 officers are properly schooled in their fund-related duties. One[…]
Brunel launches emerging markets sub-fund
LGPS pool Brunel Pension Partnership Limited has appointed three investment managers to run a newly-launched emerging markets sub-fund. Genesis Investment Management, Wellington Management and Investec Asset Management have been selected[…]
CCLA launches ‘shareholder power’ initiative to tackle modern slavery
Investment manager CCLA has launched an initiative to use shareholder power to encourage companies to tackle the scourge of modern slavery. CCLA has joined with investor organisation Principles for Responsible[…]
Advisor warns pension pools over sub-fund closure costs
The costs of closing sub-funds mean Local Government Pension Scheme pools must be extremely careful before launching them, delegates at a Room 151 pensions investment conference heard. John Harrison, an[…]
LGPS: Diversity is an asset and can help beat the pitfalls of “ego” among portfolio managers
Sponsored Article: LGPS asset owners have an interest in seeing their funds managed by diverse teams. Simon Gregory of Royal Bank of Canada argues diversity not only provides equal opportunities[…]
Interview: Nick Buckland on asset allocation after LGPS pooling
Mercer LGPS adviser Nick Buckland has seen LGPS from both sides of the investment equation and witnessed its transformation through pooling. A former adviser with JLT Employee Benefits before it[…]
Countdown to Room151 LGPS Asset Allocation Forum
LGPS investment officers and s151s of administering authorities have just two weeks left to register for the Room151 LGPS Asset Allocation Forum. Taking place on 7 November at the London[…]
Aoifinn Devitt: Asset allocation grapples with innovation at a “rapid pace”
Asset allocation is undergoing significant change. Aoifinn Devitt, chair of the Room151 LGPS Asset Allocation Forum, looks at what the future may hold. What are the key challenges in asset[…]
Chris Bilsland: Priorities of an NED inside LGPS
The arrival of pooling has placed particular responsibilities on non-executives inside LGPS. Chris Bilsland reveals his focus on governance, communication, ESG and strategy. The key responsibilities of all non-executive directors[…]
