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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
The government has rejected a proposal by the government actuary that would have allowed greater flexibility in public pension funds’ response to rising costs.
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.
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.
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.
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...
The exit payment cap for Local Government Pension Schemes in England can be relaxed for some employees on “compassionate grounds”, the government has said.
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.
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...
