economic environment
Hackney Pension Fund's significant growth in 2025 reflects recent developments in the economic environment.
The Hackney Pension Fund reported a significant increase in its funding level to 138% at the 2025 valuation, up from 106% in 2022. This resulted in a funding surplus of approximately £600 million, with assets of around £2.1 billion against liabilities of £1.5 billion, as reported in July 2026.
This improved financial position for the fund, which manages assets for Hackney Council, marks a substantial change from the 2022 valuation. At that time, the fund held assets of just under £2 billion against liabilities of around £1.8 billion, resulting in a surplus of about £100 million.
Key facts
- Hackney Pension Fund's funding level reached 138% at the 2025 valuation. Source
- The fund reported a £600 million funding surplus in 2025. Source
- Assets of the fund were around £2.1 billion in 2025. Source
- Liabilities of the fund were around £1.5 billion in 2025. Source
- The 2022 funding level for the fund was 106%. Source
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