LGPS Central commits £58m to Octopus Healthcare Fund

Investment brings the pool’s social residential allocation to 35% of property portfolio

Jonathan Stapleton
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LGPS Central said the investment would support critical social infrastructure by providing modern, energy-efficient accommodation for older residents
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LGPS Central said the investment would support critical social infrastructure by providing modern, energy-efficient accommodation for older residents

LGPS Central, the investment manager for eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, has committed £58m to the Octopus Healthcare Fund, marking its first investment in the care home sector.

This investment brings LGPS Central's social residential allocation to 35% of its property portfolio, with total commitments now standing at £165m. The Octopus Healthcare Fund, managed by Octopu...

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