All LGPS articles – Page 18
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Opinion
What could a Conservative government mean for pensions?
LCP’s Bob Scott argues a Conservative government in May could mean changes to pensions tax relief, further public sector reduction and the discouragement of collective pensions, if past performance is any guide to the future.
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News
West Midlands plans online growth after web traffic more than doubles
West Midlands Pension Fund plans to develop its online member portal after further growth in traffic and member engagement, as digital communication becomes a mainstay of the sector.
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News
Volunteering charity makes £2.9m deficit payment after property sale
London-based charity Community Service Volunteers has reported using the sale of property assets to reduce the risk posed by its pension deficit, as defined benefit schemes reach their lowest aggregate funding level in 18 months.
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News
Surrey sets up trigger-based framework for £90m gilt repo move
The £2.9bn Surrey County Council Pension Fund has set a framework to buy leveraged gilts upon hitting inflation and interest rate triggers, as part of a wider move into liability-driven investment.
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Opinion
Should local authority schemes be forced to invest passively?
In the latest edition of Informed Comment, Threadneedle’s Moira Gorman discusses whether forcing local authority schemes into passive investment for their listed assets is a good idea.
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News
How LGPS members are responding to collective investment reform
Advocates of public sector pension reform have warned that regional initiatives could 'water down' savings for local authority funds from planned changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Opinion
LPFA: Illiquids, fees and scale in our investment approach
Talking head: The London Pensions Fund Authority’s director of pensions Mike Allen discusses the “need for positive change” in local government pension funds, and how the LPFA’s approach to growth and matching assets has changed.
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News
Lothian adds benefit extension as it looks to upgrade online services
Lothian Pension Fund has extended its online member services to allow members to calculate the pension they would get under voluntary redundancy, as well as introducing a data transfer system for employers to ensure accuracy.
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News
WMPF to give Brum SMEs £40m boost as funds seek social impact
The West Midlands Pension Fund has set aside £40m for a direct lending fund to provide finance to small and medium-sized businesses in the Birmingham area, seeking a positive social impact alongside return.
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News
Local authority experts debate how to fireproof governance
Local authority scheme experts at Wednesday's National Association of Pension Funds' 2014 Local Authority Conference discussed greater separation in decision-making structures, or increasing guidance, as ways to improve governance.
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News
Wiltshire: Early engagement key to managing LGPS reform
The head of Wiltshire Pension Fund said early engagement has been crucial to its implementation of this year’s Local Government Pension Scheme reforms, as local authority decision-makers stress the importance of staff training.
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OpinionBoth sides declare triumph after National Express resolution defeated
Shareholders have voted against a resolution backed by UK schemes at National Express Group's annual general meeting this week, with spokespeople on both sides of the issue claiming victory.
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News
Isle of Wight hunts admin software to meet reform obligations
Isle of Wight Pension Fund is tendering for pensions administration software as its current infrastructure is set to be decommissioned, in a move expected initially to cost up to £267,000.
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NewsSchemes poised for shareholder action at National Express Group
UK local authority schemes are taking part in shareholder action tomorrow in a bid to change employment practices in the FTSE 250 National Express Group's US subsidiary, arguing they could pose a financial risk.
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Opinion
LPFA: Why the government has missed a trick on reform
Talking head: The LPFA’s chief executive Susan Martin argues the government’s consultation on how local authority pension funds can benefit from working collectively does not go far enough.
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Opinion
Industry reaction to £85bn active-passive LGPS shake-up
The Department for Communities and Local Government has proposed that £85bn held by the 89 local authority pension funds should be moved into a single passive investment vehicle, triggering immediate reaction from consultants and schemes.
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News
Waltham Forest invests in impact bonds for diversified returns
Waltham Forest Pension fund has invested in a £20.8m impact investment fund as it seeks to diversify its returns and support UK-based social capital projects.
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Opinion
LGPS reform – the final furlong
Talking head: LPFA’s Mike Allen explains how LGPS reforms are being put in place at the scheme.
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News
Kent ups property to benefit from stronger yields
Kent Pension Fund has decided to increase its exposure to property by almost 20 per cent to take advantage of attractive yields.
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News
LGPS given reform blueprint to cut costs
News analysis: Local government pension schemes are being called upon to increase governance and change investment structures to save taxpayers £1bn a year.