Thank you to our members for contributing to this very important piece of work to move the RI work forward. Well done to our George Dollner for leading this internally.

We have launched Putting the spotlight on social factors – best practice case studies to demonstrate successful approaches for schemes. Click the link below to read now:

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#PLSA #pensions #PLSA invest24

Most economists start at IFS in entry level intakes...

... But we are currently looking for more experienced economists to work on labour markets/welfare; tax; education.

It's a fantastic job. Do circulate to people who might be interested.

Or contact us with questions.

See PLSA response to FCA's proposals to UK Listing Regime. We caution against linking decline in IPOs to stewardship. W/o evidence, we risk eroding confidence in UK's corp governance standards & investor protections. Written by our Maria Espadinha plsa.co.uk/Policy-and-Res…

Proud for the PLSA to launch at its #LAconf23 two new items for our LGPS members. Check out our LGPS regulatory mapping & our LGPS Employer Guide, two developments from the 2022 research. Thanks to my amazing team Maria Espadinha and Jon Echevarria plsa.co.uk/press-centre/n…

James Walsh James Walsh and Tiffany Tsang Tiffany Tsang discuss how members are represented in discussions with government. The full interview will be available on the PLSA app - exclusive to #LAconf23 delegates.

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Work alert: PLSA's Deputy Director of Policy - Joe Dabrowski - will be giving evidence on Wednesday at the Work and Pensions Committee's first evidence session into DB schemes -committees.parliament.uk/event/18538/fo…

One of the best things about my job PLSA - all the fascinating people I get to meet. Join me for a chat w/ Franklin T's Kim Catechis, BlackRock's Vivek Paul, & Railpen's John Chilman, on the impact of the macroeconomic landscape on pensions investment. plsa.co.uk/Events/Webinar…

We’re seeking a full-time research assistant to work with Daniel Sturm on quantitative models of cities. Ideal for someone considering applying for a PhD in economics or related fields.

Closing date: Wed 15 Feb
For more info, visit: ow.ly/Arn450MEFN2

Not a bad way to start the PLSA's 100th year! We welcomed Department for Work and Pensions officials and the Pensions Minister Laura Trott, who came to our offices to unveil her new proposals to close the pensions inequality gap.

To read the full report follow this link

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The PLSA report shows the challenges and opportunities facing the #LGPS . LPFA’s CEO, Robert Branagh sits on the PLSA’s Local Government Committee which did the research. Tiffany Tsang
See “LGPS: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s opportunities’, here:
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Fascinating session, ACS Pooled Securities. Alex Younger Norfolk County Council with Mark Solomon Robbins Geller won a legal case on behalf of scheme members. Sarah Wilson Minerva Analytics emphasises importance of being actively paware of how proxy voting is changing. Chaired by PLSA nigel peaple

One of our first sessions at PLSA #LAConf22 . Our own James Walsh is doing a magnificent job chairing this fascinating session from Crown Agents Bank on combating pension fraud. Increasingly important in our rapidly digitising age.

Managing over £332bn in assets for public sector workers who provide essential services of care and support for local communities to thrive - why wouldn't you want to work for the #LGPS ! Join me @theplsa #LAconf22 as we chat responsible investment, good governance, sustainability

Was a joy to chair this TCFD session for David Russell USS & Paul Lee Redington at PLSA investment conference. Clear messages: demanding process, data issues (lots of assumptions), but many opps to do good work, for the purpose of driving good behaviours over time.

Our Nigel Peaple chairing a great session w/ economists looking at intersection on inflation, socio-econ issues & labour market. Fascinsting discussion on potential drivers of productivity in UK. What is it going to take to get growth? #PLSAinvest22 PLSA National Institute of Economic and Social Research Schroders

W/ Lori Heinel State Street Global Advisors , David Lomas BlackRock, David Hunt PLSA Emma Douglas. Tech, innovation, enhancing productivity can be inflation caps. Volatility is not the same as risk. Agility in decision making/governance key. #PLSAinvest22

You missed out if you weren't there. Great session from BNP Paribas AM Phil Dawes, Edward Lees, Raul Leote de Carvalho. ESG factors are really important but can throw up false positives. It is as important to look at how companies are doing it as well as what PLSA #plsainvest22

Our Rachel Brothwood just asked the CIO panel about how they are factoring in diversity and inclusion. So important not to lose sight of this. Data on this can be hard, especially on ethnicity but it's a work in progress #PLSAinvest22 PLSA