Mike Weston
Eight schemes write to Number 10 to urge more action on climate change
Eight major pension fund executives have called on prime minister Boris Johnson and the government to allow the financial sector to contribute to the UK’s decarbonisation efforts ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
LGPS pooling: Building on commonalities to maximise outcomes
Two years on from the launch of the LGPS pools, seven senior figures tell James Phillips all about the process and their plans.
LPGS pools launch climate and real estate funds
LGPS Central has launched a multi-factor equity fund with climate considerations core to its investment process.
LGPS Central partners with KAS Bank for cost transparency solution
Funds in LGPS Central will be given additional assistance to assist collection and analysis of investment costs after the pool partnered with KAS Bank.
Mike Weston to join LGPS Central as CEO
The former head of the Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has joined the £45bn local authority pool for nine Midlands-based pension funds.
PIP to acquire stakes in 10 UK projects worth £400m
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) will acquire a portfolio of interests in ten UK public-private projects for just over £400m after reaching an agreement with Aberdeen UK Infrastructure Partners.
Meet the Pensions Influencers: Mike Weston of the Pensions Infrastructure Platform
In the latest of PP's Pensions Influencers interview series, Jonathan Stapleton speaks to Mike Weston, chief executive of The Pensions Infrastructure Platform
Govt's 'potential attitude shift' over infrastructure is 'good news' for LGPS
The government's potential shift in attitude towards infrastructure investment since Brexit should be welcomed by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), says Jeff Houston.
PIP appoints two directors
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has appointed Nick Cole and Angela Gyulveszy as directors.
Pensions Infrastructure Platform completes first debt investment
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) has completed its first investment for the PiP Multi-Strategy Infrastructure Fund (MSIF).
Could PIP solve the LGPS infrastructure challenge?
With FCA authorisation under its belt the Pensions Infrastructure Platform wants to prove its sceptics wrong. Mike Weston also tells Stephanie Baxter about his proposition for the LGPS
PIP achieves first close of infrastructure fund
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has achieved £125m of investor commitments in the first close of its multi-strategy infrastructure fund.
PIP launches infrastructure fund to focus on UK projects
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has launched a multi-strategy fund with a target size of £1bn to allow schemes to invest directly in infrastructure.
PIP appoints non-executive director
Isabel Liu has been hired as a non-executive director to sit on the board of the Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP).
PIP gets green light to directly manage assets
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) has been given the go-ahead by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to directly manage assets on behalf of schemes.
PiP confirms investment in Thames Tideway Tunnel
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PiP) has confirmed its involvement in the Thames Tideway Tunnel project after securing over £370m of investment commitments from UK pension schemes.
PIP's solar fund hits first close with £131m from four schemes
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has announced its solar photovoltaics (PV) fund has reached its first close with £131m commitments from four UK schemes.
PIP looks to the future after tricky first year
As the NAPF's infrastructure platform reaches its first anniversary, PP finds a mixture of scepticism and optimism
PIP on hiring spree to establish in-house investment team
The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) has embarked on a hiring process to establish its investment team, according to chief executive officer Mike Weston.
