All LGPS articles – Page 4
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ArticleBalancing infrastructure investment with societal needs
Through roundtable discussions sponsored by GLIL Infrastructure, the specialist investor discussed with Local Government Pension Scheme representatives how the fund’s newest transaction aligns with its objectives while considering its impact on local areas.
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NewsGovernment urged to rethink LGPS contribution rules
Kensington and Chelsea’s move to a 0% contribution rate for 2025-26 should spark a rethink of contribution rules and guidance, says LCP.
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NewsKensington and Chelsea aims to cut employer contributions to zero
The local authority pension fund’s investment committee has defied actuarial advice to vote through the change – and could face backlash from central government, members and the regulator.
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NewsLGPS funds mulling divestment from Israel-related assets
Funds within the Local Government Pension Scheme are considering their investments linked to Israel amid divestment campaigns.
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NewsLGPS chief urges councils to preserve pension resources
The chair of the Local Government Pension Scheme’s advisory board has urged local councils not to cut the budgets of their pension teams as officials come under pressure to cut costs.
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NewsLGPS pools back £510m affordable housing fund
The London CIV and ACCESS pools have invested in a new round of fundraising for an affordable housing strategy run by Legal & General.
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NewsNottinghamshire reviews local property investment portfolio
The £7.3bn local authority pension fund is to review a local property portfolio in light of underperformance and a lack of scale.
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NewsLondon CIV appoints former Tesco investment boss as CIO
The capital’s LGPS pool has appointed a new chief investment officer – the fifth person to hold the position in eight years.
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NewsFCA authorisation for pools ‘costly and time-consuming’, says LGPS board
The LGPS Scheme Advisory Board joins consultants and policy experts in querying the government’s proposals for reforming the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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NewsLGPS Central takes on £11bn in passive mandates
LGPS Central now runs more than £43bn on behalf of its partner funds, as the government seeks to accelerate pooling and expand the services offered by the pools.
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NewsGovernment urged to ‘seriously reconsider’ LGPS proposals
Industry commentators have warned of challenging timelines to achieve the government’s plans for the LGPS, while significant improvements to funding call into question the need for reform.
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OpinionHow can public sector pensions benefit the UK economy?
John Upton, policy analyst at the Pensions Policy Institute, explores how the Local Government Pension Scheme can boost the UK economy – and what the government needs to do to support this.
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NewsBrunel leads engagement with Shell over natural gas plans
Brunel Pension Partnership, Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Merseyside Pension Fund are among LGPS organisations collaborating in a bid to put pressure on oil giant Shell over its plans to expand liquified natural gas output.
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NewsLGPS could decentralise cost transparency monitoring
The Scheme Advisory Board is exploring how to run the LGPS’s cost transparency system after the current supplier’s contract expires in 2026.
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NewsLondon CIV, Church of England invest in social housing
London CIV and the Church of England have committed a combined £104m to a affordable housing fund.
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FeaturesOutlook 2025: ‘Fit for the future’ consultation looms for LGPS funds
Change is afoot for the Local Government Pension Scheme, with consolidation plans from government and demand for more UK-focused investment. What will the next year bring?
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OpinionThe year ahead: What to expect, and what needs to happen
Gateley’s Michael Collins outlines 10 key developments to watch out for in 2025 across the pensions industry.
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NewsWest Midlands Pension Fund seeds ‘buy and maintain’ bond fund with LGPS Central
The new strategy is to be managed by Legal & General Investment Management and will begin with £650m in assets under management.
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OpinionEditor’s notes: Mega challenges to get to megafunds
Are the “biggest set of reforms to the pensions market in decades” the right path for the government to pursue? Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve looks into some of the detail of the consultations announced last week.
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NewsLGPS consolidation: A 2026 deadline and business model shake-up
The government has levelled criticism at some Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pooling arrangements for “very limited progress” on transferring assets and warned that some may not be able to “continue to develop to meet future challenges”.