John Gray
What next for responsible investment in the LGPS?
Local authority schemes must work alongside other stakeholders, in the UK and abroad, to deliver meaningful action on ESG issues, says John Gray
Is it time for schemes to run to safety?
As concerned pension funds are flocking to 'safe' assets or buying equity protection, John Gray points out there is no such thing as a 'free lunch' in life
Doing business the right way benefits everyone
John Gray says it is worrying for asset owners that many companies have failed to take part in the government-backed Workforce Disclosure Initiative.
Top analysis of 2017: Plumbers' pension plight and BA judgement
What were the most read analysis articles on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? Here are the top stories of the year
Herding cats in the LGPS pools
John Gray says the London CIV need a simpler and more representative governance structure
Why Boris Johnson should not decide where we invest our pensions
John Gray expains why pension funds should be invested in members' interests and not at the whim of the current foreign secretary.
Why fossil fuel divestment isn't the answer
John Gray says it's better to reduce carbon exposure over a longer period while seeking suitable alternative investments
A national DB scheme would be a 'recipe for chaos', industry says
A supermajority of pensions buzz respondents rebuked a suggestion that all defined benefit (DB) schemes should be merged into one.
Uproar over lack of beneficiary representation on LGPS pools
The local government pension scheme (LGPS) pools have come under fire for not including member representation on governance boards to oversee the radical changes.
The Emperor has no clothes - DC Pensions
John Gray looks at whether current contribution levels across DB and DC are adequate.
Newham Council proposes SPV to reduce pension contributions
Newham Council has proposed creating an asset-backed special purpose vehicle (SPV) to reduce cash contributions to finance its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.
