Podcast

The LGPS successes: strengths, impact and lessons

calendar icon 30 July 2026

Key topics discussed

  • The LGPS's scale, impact and public value
  • Financial sustainability, efficiency and long-term outcomes
  • Fairness, adequacy and member representation

Recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2026, this special edition podcast explores the strengths, successes and wider impact of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Our panel discusses how the LGPS is delivering long-term value for members, employers and communities, while offering important lessons for the wider pensions industry.

The discussion brings together themes of funding strength, responsible investment, fairness, adequacy and member outcomes. It shows how the LGPS continues to deliver long-term value for members, employers and the wider communities it serves.

If you'd like to discuss any points raised in this podcast, please get in touch

Hymans Robertson disclaimer

This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.

The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. 

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Speakers

Ben Farmer
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Ben Farmer

Partner and Senior Investment Consultant

Robert McInroy
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Robbie McInroy

Head of LGPS Client Consulting

Maria Espadinha
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Maria Espadina Pensions UK

Policy Lead

Jeremy Hughes
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Jeremy Hughes Local Government Association

Senior Pensions Secretary

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Rachel Wood West Sussex Pension Fund

Pension Fund Investment Strategist

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