LAPF Strategic Investment Forum Presentations – Feb 9th

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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[...] dlvr.it/RcBrdn pic.twitter.com/7LxgjpKYeb

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… dlvr.it/Rc8D48 pic.twitter.com/LkjWbDmJKa

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[...] dlvr.it/Rc70L4 pic.twitter.com/rELqJXSGBx

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… dlvr.it/Rc4wmy pic.twitter.com/NYfO6eauRQ

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… dlvr.it/Rc4L7C pic.twitter.com/Aee0wz83Lg

Love will find a way: Local government’s passion for property under pressure: The Public Accounts Committee has criticised government for failing to manage the risk of local authorities investing in commercial property. For many councils, external… dlvr.it/RbkP4c pic.twitter.com/LWBVlGAiN0

The world after crisis: Councils look to build a green recovery: The UK will be looking for an economic boost after the pandemic. Simon Brammer and Simeran Backer argue local authorities could lead the way with an approach designed to tackle[...] dlvr.it/RbkNxv pic.twitter.com/29O6fCyk1T

Pandemic patterns: Research reveals a diversity of effects on local government finances: A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows councils suffering in diverse ways as a result of Covid-19. Kate Ogden explores the detail The coronavirus crisis… dlvr.it/Rbg5Nh pic.twitter.com/iOw8YHlqAi

Covid-19 finances: A testing time for local and central government relations: The pandemic has seen local government bear the brunt of a huge financial burden. While central government has found extra money for councils, Leigh Whitehouse argues that… dlvr.it/RbfVG2 pic.twitter.com/kYlZCNb0z7

No shortage of borrowing options should the ‘PWLB tap be turned off’: PWLB borrowing may be blocked, but there are other ways to access credit. David Green surveys the options. As the consultation on PWLB future lending terms draws to a close,[...] dlvr.it/RbXcf8 pic.twitter.com/Nsh6Q2aaKc

In the pandemic local government faced its ‘darkest hour’: Covid-19 has taken local government to the brink. Andrew Hardingham surveys the epic workload brought on by the pandemic and shows how local government has not only survived but demonstrated[...] dlvr.it/RbLPN4 pic.twitter.com/yfPsIXMWRV