Barking and Dagenham pension fund
The Barking and Dagenham pension fund is adjusting its investment strategy and admitting new bodies.
The Barking and Dagenham pension fund, which manages pensions for employees of Barking and Dagenham, is shifting its investment strategy to reduce risk. In March 2026, the Pensions Committee agreed to reduce listed equities from 53% to 48% and increase holdings in UK Government Bonds, following an improved funding position.
This strategic adjustment follows the fund's value rising to £1.527 billion for the year ending March 2025, placing it in the top 10% of Local Government Pension Scheme funds for investment returns. Also in March 2026, the Pensions Committee approved admitting five new bodies without requiring a bond due to their small employee numbers.
Key facts
- In March 2026, the Pensions Committee agreed to shift the investment strategy, reducing listed equities from 53% to 48%. Source
- In March 2026, the Pensions Committee approved admitting five new bodies to the fund without requiring a bond. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham pension fund's value rose to £1.527 billion for the year ending March 31, 2025. Source
- The fund's performance for the year ending March 2025 placed it in the top 10% of LGPS funds for investment returns. Source
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