LGPS Central pool holds first Responsible Investments Summit
Posted July 19, 2019
The LGPS Central pool was proud to host its first Responsible Investment Summit, ‘At the Heart of Investments’ in Birmingham last week. Pension Committee and Local Pension Board representatives from all of the Pool’s Partner Funds attended the event to hear about key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues pension funds may need to take[…]
LGPS Central Limited receives FCA approval for All World Equity Climate Multi Factor Fund
Posted July 3, 2019
We’re pleased to confirm that the LGPS Central Limited All World Equity Climate Multi Factor Fund has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Investment Director for Passive Equities, David Evans, said: “We’re really excited about the launch of this fund, which will support the fantastic responsible investment work that’s so important to us.[…]
Brave employees take on City Cycle Challenge!
Posted June 7, 2019
Eight fearless members of the LGPS Central Limited team will take part in Wolverhampton’s first ever City Cycle Challenge later this month, where they’ll have their resolve pushed to the ultimate limit as they compete against other teams in the city to cycle the furthest in a 40 minute sprint. All money raised will go[…]
LGPS Central Limited receives FCA approval for Corporate Bond Fund
Posted May 29, 2019
We’re delighted that our Global Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Investment Director for Fixed Income and Deputy CIO, Gordon Ross, said: “This is an important step in the process of the fund launch and we’re glad to have been given approval. “This not only fulfils[…]
New tools to deliver greater value for savers launched
Posted May 24, 2019
New tools to help pension schemes to deliver greater value for money for millions of savers have been launched this week by the Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) – whose Board members include LGPS Central Limited’s CIO Jason Fletcher. The tools comprise of templates and guidance for asset managers, and other suppliers of services to pension[…]
Double nomination for Institutional Investor UK & Ireland Peer-to-Peer Awards
Posted May 15, 2019
We’re delighted to announce that we‘ve been nominated for two awards in this year’s Institutional Investor UK & Ireland Peer-to-Peer Awards. Jason Fletcher has been nominated for ‘CIO of the Year’ and our Director for Responsible Investment and Engagement Michael Marshall and his team have been nominated in the ‘Best ESG Programme’ category. Asset Allocating[…]
LGPS Central Limited supporting Paris Agreement portfolio alignment
Posted May 2, 2019
LGPS Central Limited is proud to be part of a new initiative exploring how investors can align their portfolios to the goals of the Paris Agreement. The new initiative, launched by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), aims to help develop a common understanding of the concepts relating to alignment with the Paris[…]
LGPS Central Limited celebrates first anniversary
Posted April 1, 2019
Today is a very special day for LGPS Central Limited…it’s our first anniversary! We’ve seen some fantastic success over the past 12-months and we’d like to thank everyone who’s supported us along the way, past and present. We’ve got lots of exciting plans for the future and we’re looking forward to putting them in action.[…]
