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InterviewsSpotlight on UK LGPS: LPPI doubles assets to £60bn, boosts headcount and eyes co-investments
In the first in a series of interviews on British local government pension pools, LPPI is looking to make use of its greater scale in private markets, according to chief client and partnerships officer Matthew Graham, and to develop sustainable investment capabilities
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NewsLPPI looks to hire Brunel staff in next step of LGPS consolidation
The pool was previously rumoured to be a contender to take on Brunel Pension Partnership’s investment infrastructure
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Emerging Markets 2015 - Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Wide ranging and well-thought out approach to investing in emerging markets incorporating a broad universe of asset classes”
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NewsLocal Pensions Partnership’s assets to grow to £54bn as six new funds sign up
The formal process is expected to be completed by the government’s deadline of 31 March 2026
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AnalysisLGPS reshuffle cuts pools from eight to six, but consolidation pressure persists
Around £108.7bn of assets under management was moved as a result of government-led consolidation
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NewsLocal Pensions Partnership launches climate solutions fund
Local government pension plan investment pool sees ‘secular tailwinds’ for climate solutions investing
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NewsLPFA allocates £250m to pool’s new environmental solutions fund
The investment will go into a newly launched private markets fund focused on decarbonisation
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NewsNew responsible investment policy gives LPFA ‘greater clarity, direction’
Over 3,000 members – out of more than 97,000 – responded to LPFA’s survey, indicating they identify more strongly with social issues than environmental ones
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NewsFriday people roundup [updated]
PwC, The Pensions Regulator, Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund, HowESG, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Carmignac Gestion, Morgan Lewis
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NewsMandate roundup: Berkshire, Strathclyde, NEST, Royal London
Royal County of Berkshire pension fund tenders 60-year longevity hedge mandate.
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News£1bn Berkshire LGPS tenders for global custodian
UK – The £1bn (€1.1bn) Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is searching for a global custodian for its assets.
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NewsLGPS pools secure £45m Haringey investment for London Fund
London CIV and LPPI CEOs see investment as ‘really positive moment’
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Country ReportUK government pushes for further consolidation of Local Government Pension Scheme pools
The Labour government has laid down the gauntlet for the existing eight pools managing almost £400bn of local government pension assets to consolidate further
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Local Pensions Partnership establishes admin business as distinct entity
Move to establish LPPA ties in with new five-year plan
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IPE Awards: PensionDanmark scoops European Pension Fund of the Year
ABB Group, HSBC Bank UK Pension Scheme, SEB Life & Pension and Trafalgar House all among double winners in Prague
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Berkshire withdraws Asia-Pacific search
[16:00 CET 15-01] UK – The Royal County of Berkshire pension fund has pulled plans to appoint an Asia-Pacific investment manager.
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Berkshire: Straight talker
The UK’s Royal County of Berkshire pension fund has slashed long-only equities and hedged its longevity risk. The manager of the fund, Nick Greenwood, told Brendan Maton about his strategy
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UK roundup: Alliance Boots, Berkshire, Hewitt
UK – Alliance Boots has confirmed it will close its defined benefit (DB) schemes and switch to a new defined contribution (DC) arrangement, while the Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is seeking a provider for pensions administration software.
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Berkshire completes first set of mandates
[17:00 CEST 27-04] UK – The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has confirmed the appointment of three new investment managers for the £1.05bn (€1.17bn) Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund, as part of a diversification strategy.
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Berkshire diversifies away from equities
[16:00 CEST 01-07] UK – The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is implementing a new risk management and diversification investment strategy, which involves moving away from its current target allocation of 70% equities.







