- Peter Gent joins in newly created Head of Investment Advisory role
- Graham Long to take up role as Head of Portfolio Solutions
- Border to Coast on track to meet Government ‘Fit for the Future’ requirements
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is expanding its investment advisory capabilities, including the creation of a Head of Investment Advisory role. The changes reflect the pension pool’s 2030 Strategy – developed in conjunction with its 11 LGPS Partner Funds – and aligns with the standards set out in the government’s LGPS Fit for the Future consultation.
Peter Gent is to join Border to Coast as the new Head of Investment Advisory. In this role he will be responsible for developing tailored investment policies that achieve investment objectives consistent with each Partner Fund’s investment philosophies, funding policies and risk tolerances. Peter will work with Border to Coast’s in-house investment team to develop a research programme to support long-term strategic advice, asset liability modelling and portfolio construction.
Peter is currently the investment advisor to several LGPS funds at Mercer and, as their UK Investment Consulting Director, has responsibility for the delivery of strategic research to a broad client base. He is a qualified actuary, with 18 years’ experience working with UK pension funds, predominantly in an investment advisory capacity. He joins Border to Coast at the end of June 2025.
“These are exciting changes which will enable us to deliver greater value and resilience for Partner Funds. Peter is the ideal choice to develop this element of our 2030 Strategy given his experience of working alongside and advising a range of funds across the LGPS” Border to Coast CEO, Rachel Elwell
As part of the development, Border to Coast’s Head of External Management, Graham Long, will take up a new role of Head of Portfolio Solutions. Graham will retain oversight of the existing external management team as well as responsibility for the investment team’s input to the new advisory capability and transition management. A new External Management team leader will be appointed in due course.
Peter Gent added: “The chance to craft something truly innovative and tailored for the LGPS is really exciting. I can’t wait to collaborate with our Partner Funds to ensure that members’ pensions are delivered sustainably and remain affordable for the future. I feel privileged to build upon the hard work already undertaken by Border to Coast and our Partner Fund Officers. Together, we will continue to advance our trajectory as a globally-leading investor, acting on behalf of asset owners.”
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