Susan Martin
OpinionCompromise and unity should not preclude variety
From the blog: The government’s deadline for the formal establishment of Local Government Pension Scheme pools is only weeks away.
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LPP: Why private sector schemes should pool assets
It is interesting to learn that corporate pension funds, small and large, are being encouraged to come together, if not to merge but certainly to share management and pool assets.
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LPP: Pensions are not in dire straits
Traditionally, August has been a good time to clear emails, take the time to read some thought-leadership booklets that consultants often send you over the months or just chip away at the fringe pieces of work that somehow slip down the pile in busier times.
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Leadership is needed for the future of DB
The UK’s defined benefit pensions sector has come under growing pressure in recent decades. But events surrounding the likes of BHS and British Steel have brought those issues to the attention of a much wider audience.
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LPFA: Forging working groups with common goals
Talking Head:As we approach the end of the year it is worth reflecting a little on what we have achieved as an industry of late and what the path ahead looks like into 2016.
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Global infrastructure investment for smaller pension funds
British airports are microcosms of our economy. During periods of growth these centres are bustling, ferrying an influx of businesspeople, holidaymakers and cargo to and from global destinations.
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LPFA: Government gives vote of confidence to proactive LGPS funds
Talking Head: In the weeks leading up to the Summer Budget I had several conversations with colleagues in the pension industry and internally about what to expect.
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LPFA: Now is the time to remove barriers to collaboration
With the new parliament underway, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the UK public pension’s landscape as it currently stands.
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LPFA: How proper governance can boost fund returns
Talking Head: In my last column I wrote about the two partnerships London Pensions Fund Authority had recently signed with Lancashire County Pension Fund and Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
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How collaboration could save LGPS £80m a year in fees
Talking head: In recent months we have been pleased to announce two major agreements with other local government pension schemes: a £10bn¹ asset-liability management partnership with Lancashire County Pension Fund and a £500m infrastructure investment programme with Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
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LPFA: Why the government has missed a trick on reform
On Thursday the Department for Communities and Local Government issued a consultation on the future of the Local Government Pension Scheme.