The Scottish local government scheme also plans to invest heavily into gilts following a detailed review of its investment strategy.
LGPS Central backs M&G real estate debt fund with £200m
The Midlands-based local authority asset pool has contributed to a £350m fundraise.
LPFA ahead of emissions reduction target
The £7.7bn London Pensions Fund Authority has succeeded in reducing emissions from listed equity investments by 75% compared to 2019.
What the Budget means for the LGPS
Local authorities have been given some key duties in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech.
Appointments: LGPS Central, Hymans, Vidett
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 1 March 2024.
LGPS system funding improves through January
Local authority funds are de-risking as their funded status is improving, new data show.
LGPS funds making further progress on climate goals
West Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear and GLIL have all taken active steps to improve their climate and sustainability credentials in recent months.
Understanding stakeholder views to invest for positive change
Avon Pension Fund’s Nick Dixon explains how his team worked with stakeholders to improve engagement on sustainability issues such as net zero.
Avon Pension Fund brings forward its carbon net zero target by five years
The £5.4 billion fund provides pensions for 140,000 people.
How schemes are holding companies to account on climate change
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership recently exercised its voting rights during the 2023 AGM season to express concern at firms’ approach to managing climate change risks.