The primary focus of John Raisin Financial Services Limited (JRFS) is the provision of truly independent support to Local Government Pension Scheme Funds.
John Raisin Financial Services Limited has the experience and knowledge to provide both Independent Advisor and project specific support across many aspects of the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition to support on a range of Investment issues, Governance and Regulatory issues, which are becoming increasingly important, are also areas of specialist interest. JRFS’ blend of experience and knowledge enables us to provide effective support to both Pension Committees and Local Pension Boards. Detailed Governance reviews have been undertaken for clients. JRFS also has significant experience of providing Regulatory, Governance, Administration and Investment Training to both Pension Committees and Pension Boards.
JRFS has a clear knowledge and understanding of the role of Elected Members and Officers and extensive experience of working with Actuaries, Investment Consultants and Asset Managers with the ability to constructively challenge their views and opinions.
Issues where JRFS has provided support to Local Government Pension Funds include:
- Independent service to the Fund for Governance and a range of Investment issues
- Advisor service to the Pension Board
- Detailed Governance Review
- Preparation of Fund Business Plan
- Regulatory and Governance advice
- Advice on Pension Board Terms of Reference
- Advice on Fund Strategic Asset Allocation
- Advice on individual Asset Classes
- Selection of Fund Actuary
- Selection of Fund Investment Consultant
- Challenge of Investment Consultants, Fund Actuary and Asset Managers
- Training on Regulatory, Governance, Administration and Investment Issues
- Preparation of draft responses to Government Consultations
- Advice in respect of Admission Agreements for Admitted Bodies
- Advice in respect of specific Admitted Bodies
- Advice in respect of Pension Administration Strategy
- Review of Pension Administration arrangements
“Strategic and Operational Support for Pension Funds and their Stakeholders”