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Private debt: the emergence of an asset class
BlackRock’s Stephan Caron talks to Room151 about the rapid rise of private debt and scope for LGPS investors to harness the asset class in line with their…
LGPS patient capital and affordable housing – a perfect match?
With governments unwilling to invest in the country’s housing stock, pension funds are seen as a vital source of patient capital to tackle the…
Infrastructure: an effective inflation hedge?
For investors within the Local Government Pension Scheme, infrastructure looks like a good investment due to its long-term time horizon, but how does it…
Capital opportunities for London CIV in UK housing
Mona Dohle caught up with Aoifinn Devitt, recently appointed as chief investment officer at London CIV, to discuss how the pool plans to expand its investments in…
The time is now for LGPS to capitalise on European real estate debt
Room151 sits down with Richard Howe, co-head and managing director, Fiera European Real Estate Debt Strategies, to discuss how rising rates and the retreat of bank…
Private equity impact – the key questions
Columbia Threadneedle’s Andrew Carnwath, director and head of impact, private equity, looks at four questions LGPS funds may want to consider as they evaluate private…
Why a place-based approach to housing offers a truly local strategy
Andrew Davey, head of affordable housing, CBRE Investment Management on why a place-based approach to affordable housing is crucial to ensuring that we build the right…
Opportunity and impact: how LGPS funds can unlock the value in affordable housing
In today’s environment, investors are looking for more than just attractive returns. They want opportunities that offer a positive social impact while also helping…
Finding the ‘silver bullet’ to unlocking LGPS investment in housing
During the Housing151 conference in London, Room151 brought together 14 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) professionals to try to find a way to unlock private investment…
Building resilient and diversified income streams from private debt
Sherilee Mace, Executive Director at Pemberton examines the role of senior secured private lending for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Funds. Executive Summary Private…
Changing fortunes in private credit
The £56bn pool LGPS Central which invests on behalf of eight local government pension funds in the West Midlands has recently placed significant investments…
Private debt and the LGPS – Growing demand
Lending to un-listed firms has come out as one of the most popular strategies for LGPS investors. But how is the LGPS seeking exposure…
