LGPS Central Limited begins search for Global Active Multi-Asset Credit Managers
Posted June 16, 2020
LGPS Central Limited is delighted to announce we’re now looking for active, global, multi-asset credit debt managers to manage our £660 million Global Active Multi-Asset Credit Fund. Although subject to slight variations as the process progresses, as a general guideline, the Fund’s mandate is expected to include that the Fund will: be benchmarked against 3-month[…]
LGPS Central Limited joins the 30% Club
Posted June 9, 2020
LGPS Central Limited is pleased to announce that we are now part of the 30% Club, a global campaign committed to better gender balance at senior levels and throughout organisations. The campaign aims to develop a diverse pool of talent for businesses through the efforts of company Chairs and CEOs, with an understanding that firms[…]
LGPS Central Limited shortlisted for enei Representative Workforce award
Posted May 27, 2020
We’re delighted to announce that LGPS Central Limited has been shortlisted in the ‘Representative Workforce’ category of the 2020 Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) Awards. This award recognises employers who’ve demonstrated their commitment to achieving a workforce profile that’s representative of their customer base and the community in which they serve. Speaking on[…]
LGPS Central Limited appoints Gordon Ross as permanent CIO
Posted May 21, 2020
LGPS Central Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Ross as Chief Investment Officer. Gordon joined the Company as Investment Director for Fixed Income in February 2018. He became Deputy CIO in March 2019. He will take up his role as permanent CIO on 1st July 2020. Mike Weston, LGPS Central Limited CEO,[…]
LGPS Central Limited Selects External Managers for Emerging Market Bond Fund
Posted May 7, 2020
LGPS Central Limited is delighted to announce it has selected two external managers for its £900 million Global Active Emerging Market Bond Fund The two managers selected are M&G Investments and Amundi, with each fund manager receiving half of the total mandate. Over 70 fund managers from across the globe expressed an initial interest in[…]
LGPS Central Limited signs investor statement on coronavirus
Posted April 28, 2020
LGPS Central Limited has joined hundreds of institutional investors around the globe by urging businesses to protect stakeholder welfare during the coronavirus outbreak. The Company has signed an investor statement which highlights a number of steps firms should consider during the pandemic, such as providing paid leave to their staff, prioritizing health and safety, maintaining[…]
LGPS Central Limited launches Global IG Corporate Bond Fund
Posted March 26, 2020
LGPS Central Limited is delighted to announce the launch of its Global Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund to meet its Partner Funds’ needs. The new Fund brings together £1.2bn of Partner Fund assets under management. Initial investors are: Derbyshire Pension Fund, Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, Staffordshire Pension Fund and Worcestershire Pension Fund. Investment Director for Fixed[…]
Delving into Real Estate Investment on Asset TV
Posted March 2, 2020
Our Investment Director for Infrastructure and Property, Mike Hardwick, recently appeared on Asset TV’s Real Estate LGPS Institutional Masterclass. Along with the other panellists, Mike discussed the challenges faced in portfolio construction, the importance of liquidity and the growing role that ESG will play in the future of the industry. You can watch the video[…]
