LPPI

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UK unleashes its plans for mega funds

The UK government has announced plans to speed up LGPS pooling, forcing local authority pension funds to pool their assets and delegate investment strategy to larger asset pools. The government also wants DC schemes to merge. Top1000funds.com spoke to industry executives about the proposals.

Sarah RundellNovember 19, 2024

Investor Profile

LPPI’s Richard Tomlinson: Reflections of a sceptic

An environment of increased macro volatility and geopolitical risk means investors should question assumptions, move towards more narrative-based scenario thinking and build resilience says Richard Tomlinson, chief investment officer of LPPI.

Amanda WhiteOctober 15, 2024

InFocus

‘Nothing will stop this trend’: Investing in the energy transition

The energy transition is happening; the only question is the pace at which it takes place. In assessing the investment opportunities, it helps to break the transition down into easily digestible segments. Top1000funds.com explores the opportunity set for investors, including the need to think about cross-disciplinary risks and to specialise.

Simon HoyleJune 21, 2024

FIS Toronto 2024

Same same, but different: Governance lessons from three markets

Despite global pension markets’ varying levels of maturity, the goal of combining portfolio resilience with meeting fund objectives is the same, and it can be achieved through different manifestations of governance structures.

Darcy SongJune 14, 2024

Manager Relationships

Operational alpha: The evolution in fund manager due diligence

Asset owners who assess their outsourced fund managers are facing mounting challenges that mean emerging tools, such as AI, are key to successful operational due diligence. Top1000funds.com takes a closer look at the responsibilities and skillsets of those conducting ODD and why it's core to a successful investment function.

Simon HoyleMay 6, 2024

Featured Story

Culture, purpose and empowerment pay in the battle for talent

As the battle for talent intensifies, one CIO reflects on the best way to recruit and retain staff; elsewhere investments in dollars and real assets provide ballast in a challenging investment environment.

Sarah RundellMay 24, 2022