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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required for i-Connect users

13 June 2025

We’re rolling out multi-factor authentication (MFA) for i-Connect, to help keep the data you share with us safer.

All employers will be using MFA for i-Connect by the end of July 2025.

LGPS 'Access and fairness' consultation launched

13 June 2025

MHCLG has launched a consultation on changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in England and Wales. The proposed changes are intended to improve fairness in and access to the LGPS.

The consultation closes on 7 August 2025.

Could you represent employers on our Pension Board?

10 April 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic volunteer from our employers to serve as employer representative on the Board. You'll amplify the voices of Fund employers, offering informed advice and guidance alongside a diverse group.

We’ve launched a new online leaver form

12 December 2024

We’ve launched a new digital leaver form. We've redesigned the process to make it easier for you when your employees leave their role or the pension scheme.

You can now complete all required information online, removing the need for paper forms.

Join other employers who are already using the online leaver form and benefiting from the new streamlined process today.

Implementation of 2024 Local Government NJC pay award

8 November 2024

Following the announcement that the Local Government Services National Joint Council (NJC) 2024/25 pay award has been agreed and back dated to 1 April 2024, any members who have left or retired since 1 April 2024 will need their benefits recalculated using the revised pensionable pay. Find out what you need to tell us to recalculate their benefits.

i-Connect task: Final Pay Submission

22 August 2024

Functionality has been introduced within i-Connect to enable the submission of final pay using the dashboard. When an employee leaves the LGPS; the Fund requires a calculation of their final pay under the 2008 scheme definition where they were a member of the LGPS prior to 1st April 2014. Tasks will now be created upon submission of a leave date in i-Connect for posts that meet certain criteria.