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LGPS turns to government over Gaza human rights concerns

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LGPS funds facing pressure to clarify their stance on exposure to alleged human rights violations are increasingly turning to the government for guidance on their fiduciary duties.

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Local government pension funds, which continue to face public scrutiny over their exposure to companies linked to human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian

An increase in assets and improving funding levels paint a positive picture for the LGPS, but changes to contribution rates, valuation assumptions and costs reveal a more complex financial outlook.