LGPS
Investment
Local government pension funds have increased allocation to alternative assets and bonds over the past three years while equities have fallen.
23 March 2017
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
The Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) is building consensus on what the landmark Brewster judgement means for the awarding of death benefits to unmarried couples.
15 March 2017
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2 min read
Investment
As the economy moves towards low-carbon alternatives, how do pension funds put pressure on those companies failing to keep pace? James Phillips explores
06 March 2017
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5 min read
Defined Benefit
John Gray says we need to do all we can to preserve defined benefit pension provision in the UK
24 February 2017
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3 min read
Investment
The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is set to take a 20% shareholding worth £8.2m in Gresham House alongside plans to invest in the asset manager's new alternative investment fund.
21 February 2017
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
Most Local Pension Boards have been running for 18 months now. William Bourne gives some insight into challenges faced and how to move forward
09 February 2017
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
A Supreme Court ruling could result in trustees having to review the way death benefits are awarded to surviving partners of unmarried couples.
08 February 2017
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3 min read
Industry
There is much discussion on how consolidation will bring real benefits to schemes but Hilary Salt is not so sure.
06 February 2017
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3 min read
Industry
The local government pension pools for the South West and Midlands are actively hiring senior managers to lead and develop the innovative structures.
20 January 2017
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
EU rules downgrading local authority funds to retail investors is throwing up complications for pooling and infrastructure investment. The FCA must ensure pools are part of the solution, writes Stephanie Baxter
16 January 2017
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5 min read
