The Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) has appointed Isio as investment adviser, following a rigorous selection process conducted through the national Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) framework.

The appointment will see Isio provide independent investment advice to one of the UK’s largest LGPSs, at a time when many public sector schemes are facing heightened market uncertainty and increased pressure on employer budgets.

As a result, Isio’s role will focus on supporting the scheme to maintain strong long-term investment performance and cost efficiency.

NILGOSC head of investment services, Louise Hickland, commented on the appointment: “Following our recent procurement exercise, NILGOSC is pleased to appoint Isio as its investment adviser.

"At a time of volatile investment markets and stretched public sector budgets, Isio will play a key role in helping us maintain our investment performance so that we can preserve our surplus and ensure our employer contribution rates are economical,” she said.

Isio partner and head of public sector investment advisory, Andrew Singh, added that Isio is "excited to start working with NILGOSC".

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