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News
LGPS flexibilities for employers
On 26 August, the Government issued another partial response to the “Changes to the Local Valuation Cycle and the Management of Employer Risk” consultation issued i…
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News
Much debated £95k consultation response doesn't give much away
HMT released a response to the much debated £95k cap consultation but there is still no date on draft regulations.
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Blog
Understanding the key terms of GMPs
In recent years there has been a lot of noise around Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs).This blog provides a useful level summary of some of the key GMP terms.
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Blog
A quick guide to exit credit policy for the LGPS
Amendments to the regulations relating to exit credits came into force on 20 March 2020. What are the proposed changes and what should administering authorities be …
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Briefing
McCloud and Sargeant: what are the implications for the LGPS?
The McCloud and Sargeant judgements: understand what some of the financial implications on the LGPS might be, so you can plan ahead.
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Briefing
Admission bodies in the LGPS: what are the alternatives to a bond?
This briefing note outlines how new employers with Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) can look at options other than a bond to meet regulations and mitigate ri…
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Blog
2019 actuarial valuation: early assumptions indications
The valuation process for LGPS Funds is now underway and while the information for the valuation is not yet available, we can provide some indications of the method…
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Briefing
Bulk transfers in the LGPS
Transfers to non-LGPS arrangements can be more complicated and are covered by different regulations. This Note sets out some of the principles and issues associated…
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Blog
What does 2019 have in store for the LGPS?
2018 was another eventful year for pensions. In the LGPS we saw three new sets of regulations passed introducing exit credits, equalisation of survivor benefits an…
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Blog
LGPS: A-Z recap of 2018
2018 has been as eventful as ever in the LGPS. In the countdown to Christmas, Associate Melanie Durrant reflects back on the last 12 months, starting from A to Z.