Decision details

The Chair updated the Committee in relation to Conferences he had attended since the last meeting.

The Local Authority Pensions Fund Forum Conference had been a useful and informative forum with interesting discussions on infrastructure and pooling. The Chair informed the meeting that discussions had indicated that the LPP was 'ahead of the game' in relation to infrastructure investment and that progress on pooling across the country was progressing slowly with a variety of approaches being adopted by individual Funds.

With regard to the LGC Investment Seminar the Chair reported that the event had been informative with useful presentations and discussions on a range of topics including:

·  The possibility of incorporating Academies into the LGPS in the future.

·  The marked improvement in funding levels over the last 3 years as identified by Actuarial Valuations.

·  Sustainability in relation to socially responsible investments.

Resolved: That the report and feedback given at the meeting are noted.