government pooling reforms
Councils are currently addressing cyber security risks and investment performance within public sector pension funds.
Tower Hamlets Pension Board identified increasing cyber security threats as a key strategic risk for its pension fund in July 2026. The board reviewed its Pension Fund Risk Register, noting potential consequences like data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage. This highlights ongoing concerns about robust governance and administration for public sector pension funds, which are subject to government pooling reforms.
While no further upcoming discussions on government pooling reforms are scheduled, the management of public sector pension funds remains a focus. For example, Kensington and Chelsea's Pension Fund reported in July 2025 that one of its investment managers underperformed its benchmark by 3.05% for the quarter ending March 2025.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Pension Board identified increasing cyber security threats as a key strategic risk in July 2026. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Pension Fund investment manager underperformed its benchmark by 3.05% for the quarter ending March 2025. Source
- Kensington and Chelsea's Pension Fund was valued at £1,821,954,000 as of 31 March 2025. Source
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