LGPS a 'success story' but funds remain 'cautious' with decisions

Industry experts say despite improving funding, ideas take time to build consensus

Holly Roach
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Hymans Robertson's Catherine McFadyen: The LGPS is largely seen among the sector as a success story
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Hymans Robertson's Catherine McFadyen: The LGPS is largely seen among the sector as a success story

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) as a whole has proven to be a “success story”, but funds still remain “cautious” with new ideas taking prolonged periods of time to germinate, industry experts have suggested.

Speaking today (12 June) at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) Local Authority Conference, Hymans Robertson partner and head of LGPS consulting Catherine McFadyen said the LGPS ...

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