LGPS consolidation

The government's review of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) efficiency risks destabilising reforms already underway, industry figures have warned.

Two groups representing London councils have published reports with contradictory conclusions on the viability of a local government pension scheme (LGPS) merger.

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is expected to launch a call for evidence into a merger of local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds.

The London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) has made three director appointments, with the aim of driving forward infrastructure investment and liability management within the fund.

Welsh authorities have consulted on merging local government pension scheme funds into a common investment structure.

Wandsworth hits back at London Pension Fund Authority criticism.

Mike Taylor hits back in the row over merging local government pension funds

Wandsworth Council has criticised London Pension Fund Authority's proposals to merge the capital's local government pension scheme funds.

Pooling London's local government pension scheme assets under London Pension Fund Authority's investment strategy would erode funds' value by £1bn, Wandsworth Council says.