Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury
Sutton Pension Fund's investment performance and responsible investment policy are current focuses for the Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury.
The Sutton Pension Fund's investment performance is a key area of discussion, with its value decreasing by £25 million and underperforming its benchmark in the quarter ending March 2026. Katherine Gray, Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury, informed the Pension Board in July 2026 that geopolitical uncertainty, including the Iran conflict, and rising energy prices significantly influenced this underperformance.
Separately, the Sutton Pension Fund's responsible investment policy was revised and approved by the Pension Board in March 2026. Catherine Gray, Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury, presented the updated policy, which prioritises an engagement-led strategy and considers divestment only as a last resort. This revision was prompted by the Fit for the Future reforms.
Key facts
- Sutton Pension Fund's value decreased by £25 million in the quarter ending March 2026. Source
- Katherine Gray, Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury, informed the Pension Board about underperformance in July 2026. Source
- The Pension Board approved a revised responsible investment policy in March 2026. Source
- Catherine Gray, Head of Pensions Investments and Treasury, presented the revised policy in March 2026. Source
- The revised policy prioritises an engagement-led strategy, with divestment as a last resort. Source
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