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      This concise half-day event will explore a variety of different issues affecting scheme managers, through a combination of informative presentations and interactive panel debates, including GMP equalisation, the pensions dashboard, the accuracy and quality of members data and the latest trends in scheme administration.

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      Defined Benefit Consolidation Conference

      Professional Pensions is hosting this concise digital event on the 25th March to provide a crucial update on where the current regulation stands on DB Consolidators, assess the different models available, what the expected funding levels are and the governance requirements. This event will be a combination of short presentations followed by live Q&A’s with our expert speakers allowing plenty of time to answer your questions.

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      Sustainable Investment Festival 2021

      The Sustainable Investment Festival will run online from 22-24 June and will include thought-provoking presentations from renowned keynote speakers, innovative breakout events and sessions specifically tailored to meet the information needs of fund selectors, financial advisers, pension consultants, trustees and scheme managers.

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      UK Pensions Awards 2021

      The UK Pensions Awards – now in their 24th year – remain the industry's most prestigious accolades. They shine the light on excellence and recognise the advisers, providers and investment managers that offer the highest level of innovation, performance and service to occupational pension schemes and their members, and have done the most to improve this over the past year.

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    • How DC schemes can gain exposure to different asset classes in a low-return environment

      So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap,' ‘pension freedoms' or consultations around ‘value for money', says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).

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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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West Yorkshire selects Linedata Optima to drive digital transformation
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.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 25 June 2019
Northern LGPS appoints chairman
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.

  • Appointments
  • 24 May 2019
LAPFF and Northern Pool chairman Ian Greenwood dies
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.

  • Industry
  • 14 November 2018
West Yorkshire Fund joins M&G in £94m property venture
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.

  • Investment
  • 04 June 2018
Northern LGPS pool chooses custody and admin provider
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.

  • Investment
  • 19 April 2018
LGPS Northern Pool hires new chairman
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.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 03 April 2018
GLIL eyes £29.5m investment in Scottish windfarm
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

  • Investment
  • 01 August 2017
West Yorkshire fund joins M&G and Asian investor in £105m property venture
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.

  • Investment
  • 18 July 2017
Three LGPS funds join GMPF/LPFA's infrastructure venture
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.

  • Investment
  • 15 December 2016
GMPF and LPFA acquire £150m shareholding in UK windfarm
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.

  • Investment
  • 14 March 2016
LGPS Northern Powerhouse reveals pooling plans
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.

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  • 24 February 2016
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.

  • Corporate Governance
  • 21 January 2015
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.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 29 May 2014
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).

  • Defined Benefit
  • 21 June 2013
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.

  • Investment
  • 29 May 2013
LAPFF names Quinn as chairman

The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has appointed Councillor Kieran Quinn as its chairman.

  • Appointments
  • 24 January 2013
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.

  • Appointments
  • 14 October 2011
Managers: LGPS plans 'fiendishly complicated'

Council scheme bosses slam cost-saving proposals as too complex for members

  • Defined Benefit
  • 13 October 2011
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.

  • Industry
  • 21 July 2011

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