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LGPS valuations: our latest insights

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Climate change implications for the LGPS

As the government introduces measures embedding climate change into pensions’ law, we take a look at what’s coming next for the…
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Longevity analyses for LGPS – 2022 valuations

A look at the three key steps of longevity analysis, recent trends, and future mortality improvements.
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Managing the costs of risk benefits in the LGPS

A look at why it is important for LGPS funds to help employers manage the cost and funding of ill-health and death in service b…
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Assessing and allowing for employer covenant

A look at why assessing employer covenant is becoming increasingly important for administering authorities.
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It’s kick-off time for the 2022 LGPS valuations

Unlike the Euros, the 2022 valuations of England and Wales LGPS funds will kick-off on time – and even Covid-19 can’t delay the…
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LGPS longevity update: highlight on 2020

We examine what information we might be able to glean from the latest longevity research and explore what it all means for LGPS…
Briefing

RPI reform: the impact on LGPS fund valuation assumptions

The Chancellor recently confirmed that RPI reform will not happen prior to 2030. What are the impacts on your LGPS fund’s valua…
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Is our LGPS funding model paying dividends?

Funding ongoing defined benefit pension promises, such as the LGPS, is a long term business and actuarial models need to be lon…

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