West Yorkshire Pension Fund
West Yorkshire selects Linedata Optima to drive digital transformation
The West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has extended its 16-year partnership with Linedata, selecting the firm to lead its digital and back-office transformation programme.
Northern LGPS appoints chairman
Northern LGPS has appointed Councillor Gerald Cooney as chairman, replacing Paul Doughty who has held the role on an interim basis since January.
LAPFF and Northern Pool chairman Ian Greenwood dies
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) has announced the sudden death of its chairman, Ian Greenwood, on Monday (12 November) night at age 68.
West Yorkshire Fund joins M&G in £94m property venture
West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has teamed up with M&G Real Estate to acquire a £94m retail space in a Birmingham suburb.
Northern LGPS pool chooses custody and admin provider
The £46bn Northern Pool set up by three local government pension funds has selected Northern Trust to provide a broad range of custodial and administration services.
LGPS Northern Pool hires new chairman
Ian Greenwood has been appointed to lead the £46bn Northern Pool, which was set up by the local government pension funds for Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and Merseyside.
GLIL eyes £29.5m investment in Scottish windfarm
GLIL Infrastructure will increase its investment in a Scottish wind farm over a series of transactions in the coming months
West Yorkshire fund joins M&G and Asian investor in £105m property venture
West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has teamed up with M&G Real Estate and an unnamed Asian investor to acquire a £105m building in Manchester.
Three LGPS funds join GMPF/LPFA's infrastructure venture
The infrastructure joint venture launched by Greater Manchester and the London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) last year has grown to £1.3bn.
GMPF and LPFA acquire £150m shareholding in UK windfarm
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) and London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) have jointly acquired a stake in a Scottish windfarm through their infrastructure vehicle.
LGPS Northern Powerhouse reveals pooling plans
Three local government pension funds have submitted their initial pooling proposal to the government to demonstrate how they will work together.
Schemes challenge BP and Shell on risks to climate change
A group of more than 150 shareholders including 13 UK public schemes have filed resolutions to force BP and Shell to disclose risks associated with climate change.
West Yorkshire and Lincolnshire team up for LGPS shared services
West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has been selected to jointly provide administrative services for Lincolnshire Pension Fund's Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and fire service scheme.
DCLG launches call for evidence into LGPS co-operation
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has formally launched its call for evidence into co-operation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Local authority funds launch £250m 'investing for growth' initiative
Five local authority pension funds have launched a £250m ‘investing for growth' initiative, aimed at boosting returns and delivering "positive" economic impact.
LAPFF names Quinn as chairman
The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has appointed Councillor Kieran Quinn as its chairman.
AHC gains public sector specialist
Anthony Hodges Consulting has appointed public sector pensions specialist Debbie Forbes as the firm continues to develop its online pension communities.
Managers: LGPS plans 'fiendishly complicated'
Council scheme bosses slam cost-saving proposals as too complex for members
Doric Nimrod Air Two lists on LSE
UK Pension fund investors have helped capitalise a £145m fund backed by three aircrafts leased to Dubai airline Emirates on a long-term loan.