The risks of de-risking LGPS
Risk has become an increasingly narrow and technical area for defined benefit pension schemes. Ryan Boothroyd argues that embracing a holistic view of risk provides us with the greatest chance[…]
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Cryptocurrencies: Are they an asset class for LGPS funds?
Steep rises in the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have grabbed the headlines in recent months. But should they and others be considered assets for local government pesnion[…]
Impact Awards: The winners are revealed
The waiting is over, the hard work of completing the entries and judging have come to fruition. It remains only to announce the winners. The winners of the inaugural CCLA/Room151[…]
LGPS: “Are we 100% funded?”
The future is looking rosey for funding but, argues Robert Bilton, there is still longevity, climate change and the future cost of benefits to worry about. With less than a[…]
How does LGPS identify “authentic” place-based impact opportunities?
Pension funds should take the initiative if they are to make a succes of placed-based impact investing, writes Karen Shackleton. The Good Economy, Pensions for Purpose and the UK’s[…]
Impact Awards: Shortlist revealed
CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards move to the next stage with publication of the finalists. The shortlist is out. Entries for the inaugural CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards have been sifted and sorted and[…]
How LGPS can help drive economic growth in local places
Mark Hepworth argues that investing in local places can pay off for LGPS funds. Few of us would disagree with the sentiment of levelling up and build back better. The global[…]
‘100 greener days in office’
Sponsored article: After a year dominated by the global Covid-19 pandemic, the start of 2021 brought a glimmer of hope as the vaccine rollout presented a light at the end[…]
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[…]
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[…]
