Our clients

Local Government Pension Schemes

Columbia Threadneedle Investments have been a trusted partner to Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) investors since 1994. We strive to provide the highest level of service and have a dedicated team to foster and grow relationships across the 8 Pools and 98 Administering Authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Our LGPS clients have allocated their assets across Columbia Threadneedle equity, fixed income and alternative investment platforms and leverage our responsible investment engagement services, reo. We aim to work closely with each client to ensure they achieve their objectives through our investment capabilities. For this, transparency and timely communication with each client is at the core of our success.

We hold and support a variety of dedicated local authority events throughout the year. These include conferences, bespoke educational sessions all established to educate and inform clients of key investment issues they face. We recognise the increasing demand to meet changing disclosure requirements and client reporting needs and have a strong track record in supporting clients as their investment priorities evolve.

Our capabilities for LGPS

Equities
We offer a wide range of global, regional and country specific strategies, investing across the market cap spectrum and with various risk and return objectives.
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Fixed income
We offer fixed income solutions with various risk and return objectives that range from traditional asset classes to more specialist areas such as emerging market debt, securitised debt and social bonds.
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Alternatives
Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional asset classes to a growing alternatives market that can offer the potential of strong, uncorrelated returns and diversification throughout the economic cycle.
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Responsible investment
In a world where a genuine responsible investment partner is increasingly crucial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments can help investors move forward more confidently.
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Equities
We offer a wide range of global, regional and country specific strategies, investing across the market cap spectrum and with various risk and return objectives.
Find out more
Fixed income
We offer fixed income solutions with various risk and return objectives that range from traditional asset classes to more specialist areas such as emerging market debt, securitised debt and social bonds.
Find out more
Alternatives
Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional asset classes to a growing alternatives market that can offer the potential of strong, uncorrelated returns and diversification throughout the economic cycle.
Find out more
Responsible investment
In a world where a genuine responsible investment partner is increasingly crucial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments can help investors move forward more confidently.
Find out more
View all types of investment

Insights

25 March 2026
Fixed income

Ryan Osborn

Co-Head of Structured Assets, Senior Portfolio Manager

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Sangaran Gobalakrishnan

CFA, LDI Analyst

Unpicking the US securitised credit universe – asset types and characteristics

In the second piece in an educational series on US ABS we drill down into the different types of securities and their individual characteristics
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24 March 2026
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The curve that got away

The EUR swap curve is telling a fascinating story amid the Iran conflict.
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20 March 2026
Global investment solutions

Arthur Stroij

LDI Client Portfolio Manager

Jan Willemsen

LDI Client Portfolio Manager

20 years of Euro LDI funds: A proven foundation now widely supporting European pension schemes

Liability-driven investment has transformed from a Dutch regulatory response into a mature, pan European framework for pension risk management.
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17 March 2026
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz

There seems to be no easy way out of the Iran war, as the ongoing closure of the crucial seaway continues to impact prices and economies around the world. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
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17 March 2026
Equity - Global
Equity - Global

Andrew Smith

Client Portfolio Manager

Why own US small caps in 2026

Despite the significant policy and geopolitical uncertainty, the investment case for US small caps remains intact.
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12 March 2026
Equity

Matt LeBlanc

Client Portfolio Manager

The investment opportunity in technology

Technology stands as a key driver of growth, productivity and innovation. We highlight semiconductors and energy names as standout areas for investors within the broader tech landscape.
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12 March 2026
Equity

Meg O'Connor

Senior Analyst, Equity Research

Travis Flint

CFA, Analyst, Investment Grade Credit

Iran conflict brings oil supply risk into sharp focus

Disruptions linked to Iran have translated geopolitical risk into real oil supply constraints, reshaping global energy markets.
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10 March 2026
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water

The market continues to trade on the potential macro consequences of events in the Middle East, with the threat of Iranian attacks effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a sharp spike in oil prices.
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10 March 2026
Alternatives

Thomas Hübner

Head of Investment Germany

Investing in real estate: The window of opportunity is open

We highlight key drivers of the recovery and explore a range of opportunities for selective investors.
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World in Motion

Our World in Motion global equities blog lifts the lid on what we do and shows you how our investment engine works.
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Our team

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Client Relationship and Sales Director
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