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The Lancashire County Pension Fund has unveiled a new management team as a result of corporate restructuring of the county council.

The local government pension schemes (LGPS) for Greater Manchester and London are already eyeing up infrastructure opportunities for their £500m joint venture.

The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and the London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) have joined forces to invest up to £500m in infrastructure.

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds of Lancashire and London have begun talks to pool combined assets of over £10bn.

The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) has appointed asset management expert Chris Rule as chief investment officer (CIO).

The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) deficit will keep on rising if funds continue to invest in gilts and bonds instead of infrastructure, London Pension Fund Authority deputy chairman Merrick Cockell has warned.

Investment shifts by larger schemes are leading others to question their portfolios

The London Pensions Fund Authority's ("LPFA") assets grew by £196m in the last year, according to its 2013-2014 annual report.