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22 Oct 21
Cautious attitudes among some investment funds and their managers are standing in the way of the Local Government Pension Scheme achieving a ‘just transition’ to net zero, according to a group of MPs.
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14 Oct 21
The government's response to its consultation on the cost control mechanism for public pension schemes leaves a number of unanwered questions, says Barry McKay.
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5 Oct 21
A decision by the government made this week for an economic check could make it harder for local government employers to meet pension obligations, according to an expert.
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23 Sep 21
PF speaks to Michael Hudson, chief finance officer and section 151 officer at Worcestershire County Council, to discusses the treasury management challenges he faces as part of his role.
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26 Aug 21
Robert Bilton assesses government proposals on public pensions cost control, and the impact it could have on funds.
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25 Aug 21
Future increases to public service pension contributions should be linked to long-term UK GDP growth, according to industry consultants.
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12 Aug 21
The government should ensure the same opportunities for UK pension funds to invest in British initiatives as it does for international investors, a Local Government Pension Scheme pool chief investor...
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2 Jul 21
How the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on working arrangements and mental health, has led to social factors having a dominating role on the ESG considerations of pension...
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25 Jun 21
Robert Bilton examines the government's proposed changes to the cost control mechanism for public pension schemes, and what it could mean for funds.
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24 Jun 21
The government has rejected a proposal by the government actuary that would have allowed greater flexibility in public pension funds’ response to rising costs.
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4 Jun 21
A new consultation on guidance for special severance payments to local government workers will be published soon by the government, an expert told PF.
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2 Jun 21
The London Borough of Croydon has delayed plans to scrap a project which would have seen the authority transfer housing assets to its pension fund.
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26 May 21
The proposed merging of the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice needs further clarity around the role of public pension committees and boards, an advisor told PF.
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25 May 21
The London Borough of Croydon is set to drop plans to transfer homes built by subsidiaries into its pension fund to help reduce employer contributions.
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21 May 21
Covid-19 could reduce public pensions liabilities - but any impact is likely to be unevenly spread.
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24 Mar 21
New guidance provides more certainty over the process allowing an employer to exit the Local Government Pension Scheme, says Richard Warden partner and actuary at pension advisors Hymans Robertson.
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4 Feb 21
The Treasury has confirmed that the public sector pension scheme members will be allowed to defer their choice on pension benefits upon retirement.
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4 Feb 21
Two Local Government Pension Scheme pools in England are to invest £190m in a UK affordable housing programme.
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4 Jan 21
The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review into the legality of Local Government Pension Scheme exit payment cap regulations.
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21 Dec 20
This year has been one of the most demanding for the public sector in living memory. PF lists the ten biggest stories from the past 12 months.
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18 Dec 20
Most people will be glad to see the back of 2020. However, those in LGPS circles will find it hard to fully erase its memory as announcements made during the year will affect resources into 2021 and...
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17 Dec 20
The exit payment cap for Local Government Pension Schemes in England can be relaxed for some employees on “compassionate grounds”, the government has said.
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24 Nov 20
The government has been given until 10 December to respond to a legal challenge over local government exit payments tabled by two local authority groups, their lawyer has told PF.
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12 Nov 20
The government has botched the introduction of the £95,000 exit cap for the Local Government Pension Scheme, says Ian Colvin.
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6 Nov 20
Local Government Pension Scheme funds in England and Wales reported a negative cashflow position again last year, as schemes paid out £900m more in benefits than they received, according to...
22 Oct 21Cautious attitudes among some investment funds and their managers are standing in the way of the Local Government Pension Scheme achieving a ‘just transition’ to net zero, according to a group of MPs.
14 Oct 21The government's response to its consultation on the cost control mechanism for public pension schemes leaves a number of unanwered questions, says Barry McKay.
5 Oct 21A decision by the government made this week for an economic check could make it harder for local government employers to meet pension obligations, according to an expert.
23 Sep 21PF speaks to Michael Hudson, chief finance officer and section 151 officer at Worcestershire County Council, to discusses the treasury management challenges he faces as part of his role.
26 Aug 21Robert Bilton assesses government proposals on public pensions cost control, and the impact it could have on funds.
25 Aug 21Future increases to public service pension contributions should be linked to long-term UK GDP growth, according to industry consultants.
2 Jul 21How the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on working arrangements and mental health, has led to social factors having a dominating role on the ESG considerations of pension...
4 Jun 21A new consultation on guidance for special severance payments to local government workers will be published soon by the government, an expert told PF.
2 Jun 21The London Borough of Croydon has delayed plans to scrap a project which would have seen the authority transfer housing assets to its pension fund.
25 May 21The London Borough of Croydon is set to drop plans to transfer homes built by subsidiaries into its pension fund to help reduce employer contributions.
21 May 21Covid-19 could reduce public pensions liabilities - but any impact is likely to be unevenly spread.
24 Mar 21New guidance provides more certainty over the process allowing an employer to exit the Local Government Pension Scheme, says Richard Warden partner and actuary at pension advisors Hymans Robertson.
4 Feb 21The Treasury has confirmed that the public sector pension scheme members will be allowed to defer their choice on pension benefits upon retirement.
4 Feb 21Two Local Government Pension Scheme pools in England are to invest £190m in a UK affordable housing programme.
4 Jan 21The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review into the legality of Local Government Pension Scheme exit payment cap regulations.
21 Dec 20This year has been one of the most demanding for the public sector in living memory. PF lists the ten biggest stories from the past 12 months.
18 Dec 20Most people will be glad to see the back of 2020. However, those in LGPS circles will find it hard to fully erase its memory as announcements made during the year will affect resources into 2021 and...
17 Dec 20The exit payment cap for Local Government Pension Schemes in England can be relaxed for some employees on “compassionate grounds”, the government has said.
24 Nov 20The government has been given until 10 December to respond to a legal challenge over local government exit payments tabled by two local authority groups, their lawyer has told PF.
12 Nov 20The government has botched the introduction of the £95,000 exit cap for the Local Government Pension Scheme, says Ian Colvin.
