LGPS assets grew 21% in 2017 as scheme enjoyed 20% returns

Stephanie Baxter
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The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) had a markedly improved year in 2017 as high returns helped increase assets to £263bn as of March 2017.

Published today, the Scheme Advisory Board's fifth annual report for the scheme in England and Wales said average returns of 19.5% net of fees were reflective of better market conditions during 201...

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