LGPS funds to increase local social investment

Increases in investment aim to deliver positive outcomes and financial returns

Martin Richmond
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LGPS funds to increase local social investment

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds intend to increase their focus on local social investments, new research has revealed.

Research published today (7 June) by real assets manager Alpha Real Capital (ARC) has revealed that 89% of LGPS fund professionals in England and Wales have announced their intention to increase th...

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