PLSA sounds warning of 'unnecessary risks' to LGPS pooling proposals

Trade body says it supports proposals but warns against specific March 2025 deadline

Martin Richmond
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Tsang: It is entirely sensible to explore whether new policy intervention might result in further gains
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Tsang: It is entirely sensible to explore whether new policy intervention might result in further gains

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has expressed its support for proposals to transition the assets of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) into pools but warned of “unnecessary risks” if the proposals are rushed.

In its response to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' (DLUHC's) consultation on LGPS asset pooling and investment - which closed yesterday (2 October) - the PLSA noted LGPS p...

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