Local Government Pension Scheme

The rise of academies coupled with smaller council budgets is changing the make-up of the LGPS's employer base. Stephanie Baxter finds out it is posing major long-term challenges.

Reconciliation is going to be an expensive nightmare for the LGPS

As the government unveils plans that would effectively force local government pension funds to pool their investments, Stephanie Baxter looks at what could be in store.

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has revealed the members of its local pension board.

The Secretary of State is looking for a public sector pensions expert to lead the national Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) advisory board.

Schemes can no longer ignore the immense financial risks from ESG factors. Stephanie Baxter analyses the biggest risks and asks what it really means to be a long-term sustainable investor.

Hugh Grover tells PP why he does not recommend adoption of the model across the LGPS

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.

Cornwall Pension Fund has increased its allocation to hedge funds from 1% to 8% following a strategic review.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published its final code of practice for all public service funds including the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).