Diversity and Inclusion in Investment Management
Posted July 19, 2022
Dialogue is key to making a positive change in inclusion and diversity in investment management Two senior members of the LGPS Central Executive Team delivered a session on diversity and inclusion within the investment management industry at the recent LGC Symposium. Metrics shared as part of the presentation reflected a 60/40 ratio in gender distribution,[…]
Welcoming Applications for our 2022 Graduate Scheme
Posted May 26, 2022
We are now inviting applications for our third graduate cohort at LGPS Central Limited, providing a unique opportunity to work in the investment management industry in a broad range of areas. Established in 2018, we are we’re a relatively young company dealing with combined assets of approximately £26 billion. For the right candidates there are[…]
Responsible Asset Allocation Initiative Award
Posted May 26, 2022
We are proud to have secured the top spot in the Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative Awards and have been rated as a Leader in the 2021 Responsible Asset Allocator Initiative (RAAI) Index. We received a perfect score of 100% in this evaluation which is an improvement on our 2019-2020 score of 80% and 2nd quintile[…]
New Global Sustainable Equities Active Fund Launched by LGPS Central
Posted May 3, 2022
We have announced the successful launch of our £1 billion Global Sustainable Equities Active Fund with four local authority Partners investing at launch. The fund consists of three themed sub-funds covering broad, thematic and targeted funds that will be managed by Mirova, Liontrust and Baillie Gifford respectively. Managers were selected on their merit and their[…]
LGPS Central asks for unequivocal Paris-Alignment from Mining firm
Posted April 22, 2022
LGPS Central will vote against Glencore’s climate progress report at the AGM on 28 April 2022 primarily due to shortcomings in target setting over the next decade. We do this in the spirit of asking more also of leading companies and in recognition of our own ambition to achieve net zero emissions across our portfolios[…]
Donation to local children’s ward
Posted April 14, 2022
Our very own Easter bunny, Sam Woodward, delivered a selection of goodies to the children’s ward at New Cross Hospital based in Wolverhampton for those that will be spending the forthcoming bank holiday in hospital. Amie Rogers, Community and Events Fundraiser at the hospital said: “We are very grateful for the generosity of staff at[…]
Position on Russia
Posted March 11, 2022
At LGPS Central we have taken the decision to instruct our external managers not to increase our existing exposures to Russia (and Belarus) and are engaging with them to bring about our exit from our existing Russian exposures subject to the challenges posed by market suspensions and the sanctions regime imposed by the international community. […]
Net Zero Statement Announced
Posted January 26, 2022
We are pleased to announce the release of our Net Zero Statement which outlines our commitment to achieving Net Zero across our assets under stewardship. Director of Responsible Investment & Engagement, Patrick O’Hara said, ‘This commitment provides us with a set of measurable targets, a common focus and renewed momentum for our climate strategy and[…]
