From the blog: The government’s deadline for the formal establishment of Local Government Pension Scheme pools is only weeks away.
The prize for success in this process is potentially huge – the creation of substantial asset pools delivering better investment returns, significant cost savings and, ultimately, more sustainable long-term benefits for pension scheme members.
Not surprisingly, the obstacles to attaining such a valuable prize are daunting.
The Local Pensions Partnership's Susan Martin argues that pooling is not just for local authority pension schemes.
Susan Martin from the Local Pensions Partnership makes the case for reassuring members about the industry's robustness amid media doom and gloom.
The Local Pension Partnership’s Susan Martin outlines the need for leadership in defined benefit schemes if they are to remain sustainable in the long term.
Talking Head: The LPFA's Susan Martin considers the tangible goals and timetable for LGPS change that could come out of the Autumn Statement.
Infrastructure investment has been the preserve of larger funds, but the LPFA's Susan Martin says more collaboration will open up the market.
Talking Head: The government’s decision to reward ambitious funds that deliver savings and strong investment performance is a marker in the sand in addressing LGPS deficits, says LPFA's Susan Martin.
LPFA chief Susan Martin explains why it is crucial to better enable collaboration across schemes.
Talking Head: As more local authority pension schemes join forces, the LPFA's Susan Martin talks about the importance of independent oversight.
Talking head: LPFA's Susan Martin says collaborating to reduce investment fees plays an important role in the bigger picture of securing members' benefits.
