Border to Coast Expands Advisory Team with New Hires

Advisor - People | May 06, 2025 | Border to Coast Pensions Partn

Border to Coast Expands Advisory Team with New Hires

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership is fortifying its investment advisory capabilities in alignment with its 2030 Strategy and the UK's LGPS Fit for the Future consultation standards. The initiative includes the creation of a new Head of Investment Advisory role, to be filled by Peter Gent. This position will focus on customizing investment solutions tailored to the distinct needs of each Partner Fund within Border to Coast's consortium of 11 Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) partners. Peter Gent, who brings a wealth of experience from his role at Mercer, will concentrate on developing strategic research programmes, asset liability modelling, and portfolio construction. Meanwhile, Graham Long will assume the new position of Head of Portfolio Solutions, where he will oversee the integration of new advisory functionalities and manage the transition process. The changes are indicative of Border to Coast's commitment to providing innovative and sustainable pension solutions, ensuring the long-term affordability and effectiveness of members' pensions.

Sectors

  • Pension Funds
  • Investment Advisory

Geography

  • United Kingdom – The activities and strategic developments described in the article pertain to the UK-based Border to Coast Pensions Partnership and its collaboration with Local Government Pension Schemes.

Industry

  • Pension Funds – The article discusses the activities of Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, a notable player in the pension funds sector, particularly focusing on investment advisory roles and strategies aligned with the LGPS.
  • Investment Advisory – Central to the article is Border to Coast's expansion of its investment advisory services, highlighting the creation of new roles to develop and implement investment strategies for its LGPS Partner Funds.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Peter GentHead of Investment AdvisoryPersonAppointed to the newly created role to lead Border to Coast's advisory advancements.
    Graham LongHead of Portfolio SolutionsPersonTakes on a new role to manage the integration of advisory capabilities and transition management at Border to Coast.
    Border to Coast Pensions PartnershipTarget CompanyCompanyPension pool for 11 Local Government Pension Scheme funds in the UK, expanding its advisory capabilities.
    MercerPrevious Employer of Peter GentCompanyA global consulting firm where Peter Gent served as UK Investment Consulting Director before joining Border to Coast.