Employer forums March 2025

The forums covered the upcoming Fund valuation and process for setting employer contribution rates for 2026-2029. Topics included:

• Planned government reform of the LGPS.
• Key valuation issues and what employers should expect.
• Possible changes to how contribution rates are set and funding risk management for academy trusts.
• Department for Education guarantee affecting contribution rates for further education colleges.
• Multiple employer investment strategies.
• Approaches to cessation valuations.
• Changes to key employer-related policies.
• Tips for managing data quality especially with outsourced payroll providers.

If you were unable to attend, you can watch the recordings for your Fund below:

Cambridgeshire

• Welcome – Cambridgeshire Forum Event
• Session One – Update on Fit for the Future consultation and investments
• Session Two – Valuation 2025, approach and methodology
• Session Three – Update on policies and Data compliance

Northamptonshire

• Welcome – Northamptonshire Forum Event
• Session One – Update on Fit for the Future consultation and investments
• Session Two – Valuation 2025, approach and methodology
• Session Three – Update on policies and Data compliance