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 November 2025
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tiptoe through the tulips

Is 21st century crypto akin to 17th century Holland? Are we seeing the madness of digital crowds? The Bitcoin price could suggest so. Elsewhere, government bond yields are tracking down in anticipation of further monetary policy easing. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
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20 November 2025
Fixed income

Gene Tannuzzo

Global Head of Fixed income

Ed Al-Hussainy

Portfolio Manager

2026 Fixed Income Outlook: Seizing opportunities in a rate-cutting cycle

Fixed-income investors face falling rates, tight spreads and a fragile labour market. The playbook requires locking in yield and managing duration, while staying vigilant on credit quality.
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19 November 2025
Responsible investment

Natalia Luna

Senior Investment Analyst, Sustainability Research

Vicki Bakhshi

Director, Responsible Investment

Evaluating the impact of the energy transition: Our systematic view of risks and opportunities

The energy transition is a global megatrend set to drive capital flows for decades to come. In a complex and fragmented political and policy environment, investors to understand the underlying economics.
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18 November 2025
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Top of the world

From the relationship between democracy scores and flagpole height, to government bond yields and budget machinations, it was a busy week in fixed income. Read on for a roundup of news across sectors and regions.
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18 November 2025
Equity

Nicolas Janvier

Head of North American Equities

Neil Robson

Head of Global Equities, EMEA

2026 Equity Outlook: Harnessing growth with a broad view

We maintain a constructive outlook for equities, with a broadening of opportunities for selective investment, backed by disciplined diversification.
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14 November 2025
Equity - Global

Natalia Luna

Senior Investment Analyst, Sustainability Research

Olivia Watson

Senior Analyst, Sustainable Research

AI growth: energy, emissions and water considerations

Artificial intelligence is hungry for power and thirsty for water. We discuss advances and innovations that could alleviate the problems and highlight related investment opportunities.
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13 November 2025
Alternatives

Marcus Phayre-Mudge

Head of Property Investment, Thames River Capital

Alban Lhonneur

Fund Manager

Why global real estate securities and why now

Interest in global real estate securities (GRES) is increasing – an understandable trend when one considers the potential benefits afforded by their inclusion in a broader portfolio.
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13 November 2025
Alternatives

Joanna Tano

Head of Research, European Real Estate

UK Real Estate: Talking Points October 2025

Welcome to our quarterly snapshot of current real estate market trends.
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11 November 2025
Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Let’s go ‘round again

Are we approaching the end of a rate cutting cycle? There does appear to be a dampening of several key themes, reflected in the dollar finally plateauing a little after a tumultuous 12 months. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
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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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We design our capabilities to suit specific markets and we carefully create them with your needs in mind. This is based on our belief that an active approach to investment will deliver long-term value for your portfolios.

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Our funds

Columbia Threadneedle has a comprehensive range of investment funds catering for a broad range of objectives. You can view the latest prices and information on our OEIC and SICAV funds.

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Insights

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