LGPS makes big strides on pooling plans
PP looks at the local government pension funds' initial proposals for pooling
The local government pension funds have been making a lot of progress on their pooling plans. Stephanie Baxter looks at some of the initial proposals submitted to government.
At a glance LGPS funds submitted initial pooling plans to government by 19 February Had to show commitment to pooling and progress of conversations with funds It has been a busy few months...
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