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13 May 22
The government has published statutory guidance seeking to restrict the level of exit payments made to local government employees above statutory or contractual limits.
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6 May 22
A new procurement framework for Local Government Pension Schemes has been launched, with the organiser saying the ability for funds and pools to procure quickly and efficiently has “never been so...
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29 Apr 22
A county council has decided to write off more than £2m in overpayments made to retired members of its pension scheme, saying to recover them would not be cost effective.
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25 Apr 22
A Local Government Pension Scheme investment pool is set to plough £1.2bn into a fund investing in UK infrastructure.
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8 Apr 22
A Local Government Pension Scheme pool that handles assets for 11 local government pension schemes has launched a second series of its private markets programme, including a distinct climate-related...
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7 Mar 22
If nobody wants to touch Russian investment assets then how are local government pension schemes supposed to divest, asks Iain Campbell.
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4 Mar 22
A United Nations official acted outside of his powers in advising Local Government Pensions Scheme funds to divest from companies linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a legal group...
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2 Mar 22
Local government pension schemes face tough decisions on ridding themselves of any Russian investments, according to the secretary to the LGPS Scheme Advisory Board.
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24 Feb 22
MPs have approved changes to a public pensions bill, allowing the government to issue guidance preventing investments that conflict with defence policies.
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11 Feb 22
The government faces four key challenges if it wants to meet its aim of getting Local Government Pension Schemes to step-up investment in regional economies as part of 'levelling up', says...
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1 Feb 22
The government’s long-awaited 'levelling up' white paper is set to reveal a “new plan” for the Local Government Pension Scheme to invest billions of pounds in local projects, according to...
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16 Dec 21
Public sector pensions expert Catherine McFadyen identifies four big challenges looming for Local Government Pension Fund funds next year.
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15 Nov 21
The Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board has updated its investment code to require cost breakdowns from third-party fund managers, in an attempt to improve transparency.
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1 Nov 21
The administrative costs of Local Government Pension Schemes rose again last year, with one expert putting the rise down to due a rise in asset values.
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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.
13 May 22The government has published statutory guidance seeking to restrict the level of exit payments made to local government employees above statutory or contractual limits.
6 May 22A new procurement framework for Local Government Pension Schemes has been launched, with the organiser saying the ability for funds and pools to procure quickly and efficiently has “never been so...
29 Apr 22A county council has decided to write off more than £2m in overpayments made to retired members of its pension scheme, saying to recover them would not be cost effective.
25 Apr 22A Local Government Pension Scheme investment pool is set to plough £1.2bn into a fund investing in UK infrastructure.
8 Apr 22A Local Government Pension Scheme pool that handles assets for 11 local government pension schemes has launched a second series of its private markets programme, including a distinct climate-related...
7 Mar 22If nobody wants to touch Russian investment assets then how are local government pension schemes supposed to divest, asks Iain Campbell.
4 Mar 22A United Nations official acted outside of his powers in advising Local Government Pensions Scheme funds to divest from companies linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict, a legal group...
2 Mar 22Local government pension schemes face tough decisions on ridding themselves of any Russian investments, according to the secretary to the LGPS Scheme Advisory Board.
24 Feb 22MPs have approved changes to a public pensions bill, allowing the government to issue guidance preventing investments that conflict with defence policies.
11 Feb 22The government faces four key challenges if it wants to meet its aim of getting Local Government Pension Schemes to step-up investment in regional economies as part of 'levelling up', says...
16 Dec 21Public sector pensions expert Catherine McFadyen identifies four big challenges looming for Local Government Pension Fund funds next year.
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.
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.
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...
