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 @theplsa #plsainvest22

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

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 @ThePLSA National Institute of Economic and Social Research Schroders

Was a joy to chair this TCFD session for David Russell USS & Paul Lee Redington at @ThePLSA 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.

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

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

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 @ThePLSA nigel peaple

The @ThePLSA 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: bit.ly/3tPkjow

To read the full report follow this link plsa.co.uk/Portals/0/Docu…

Not a bad way to start the @ThePLSA'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.

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

One of the best things about my job @ThePLSA - 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…

Work alert: @ThePLSA'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…

James Walsh @jwalshPLSA 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. plsa.co.uk/Events/Local-A…

Proud for the @ThePLSA 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…

See @ThePLSA 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…

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.

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: plsa.co.uk/Policy-and-Res… #PLSA #pensions #PLSAinvest24

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.

Day 1 of @ThePLSA Local Authority Conference, off to a great start. Packed house at session with Zoe Alexander and Nicholas Watt, discussing the rise of Reform and impact on the LGPS. Interesting times to return to from maternity leave! #LAconf25