Communities and Local Government
Cost disclosure template could be ready by April; LGPS to adopt immediately
Trustees could benefit from a standardised template for the disclosure of investment transaction costs and charges from as early as April, Chris Sier has said.
PLSA issues guidance for employers joining LGPS
Guidance has been published by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) for employers participating in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Long-term funding of public sector GMP indexation remains uncertain
The Government has announced it will fully index public service pensions for workers reaching State Pension Age from April 2016 to 5 December 2018.
LGPS could get £1bn bill for state pension reform
State pension reform could cost local authorities and public sector contractors £1bn if the government forces them to pay for inflation protection, according to Mercer.
FBU overwhelmingly votes 'no' to LGPS 2014
Fire Brigade Union control workers have voted against the Local Government Pension Scheme 2014 reforms with 90% saying the proposals remain unacceptable.
Managers: LGPS plans 'fiendishly complicated'
Council scheme bosses slam cost-saving proposals as too complex for members