All Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) articles – Page 4
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NewsLGPS in surplus as assets hit record £400bn
Local authority pension funds across England and Wales had an aggregate funding level of 106% at the end of March 2024, according to Isio.
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NewsStrathclyde to switch £4bn into low-carbon indices
The Strathclyde Pension Fund has begun moving approximately £4bn into low-carbon equity index strategies as part of an overhaul of its investment strategy.
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NewsLGPS Central backs M&G real estate debt fund with £200m
The Midlands-based local authority asset pool has contributed to a £350m fundraise.
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NewsLPFA ahead of emissions reduction target
The £7.7bn London Pensions Fund Authority has succeeded in reducing emissions from listed equity investments by 75% compared to 2019.
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NewsWhat the Budget means for the LGPS
Local authorities have been given some key duties in chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget speech.
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People NewsAppointments: LGPS Central, Hymans, Vidett
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 1 March 2024.
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NewsLGPS system funding improves through January
Isio data show that the local government system is continuing to improve its funded status – posing questions for individual funds on de-risking.
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NewsLGPS funds making further progress on climate goals
West Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear and GLIL have all taken active steps to improve their climate and sustainability credentials in recent months.
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OpinionUnderstanding stakeholder views to invest for positive change
How the Avon Pension Fund worked with stakeholders to set sustainability targets and bring forward its net zero target.
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NewsAvon Pension Fund brings forward its carbon net zero target by five years
The £5.4 billion fund provides pensions for 140,000 people.
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NewsLGPS schemes warn the government not to meddle with their investments
Introducing target allocations will create unintended consequences, LGPS schemes warn
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NewsIndustry warns against government intervention in LGPS investments
Government plans to redirect LGPS assets into private equity – while the industry warns against political interventions in investment strategy
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NewsPensions industry: Week in brief
LGPS staff are concerned about resources, according to an PLSA survey: while Broadstone predicts a bumper second half of the year for buyouts: questions over the FCA's consumer duty and a £200m property deal between SLIP and PIC, here's the news you may have missed this week.
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NewsBorder to Coast pooling 'on track' to deliver £340m savings by 2030
Five years after its launch, the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has announced that 83 per cent of the assets owned by its 11 partner funds have been pooled.
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NewsLGPS: Two schemes commit to Cheyne Capital's impact real estate strategy
The Greater Manchester Pension Fund and South Yorkshire Pensions Authority have joined the London Borough of Newham as the latest Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) to sign up to Cheyne Capital’s Impact Real Estate strategy.
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NewsLGPS pooling: Consultation will run for 11 weeks
Views on investment 'barriers' are being sought to accelerate to the consolidation of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) assets, the Chancellor has announced.
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NewsLocal Government Pension Scheme: PLSA launches resources to help employers
TheBest Practice: A Guide for Employers Participating in the LGPS, has been launched to coincide with the PLSA’s annual Local Authority Conference, which is being held in Gloucestershire.
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NewsPension schemes urged to come to UK Plc's rescue
The secret to reinvigorating the UK economy lies in the hands of pension schemes, says report.
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NewsYet more consultation required to put in place the McCloud remedy
The government is to further consult on supplementary matters and scheme regulations concerning the McCloud remedy in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).