Hymans Robertson
Councils review pension fund performance and actuarial models, advised by Hymans Robertson.
Barnet Pension Fund is enhancing its oversight of the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV), with Hymans Robertson providing quarterly monitoring reports. This follows a report from Hymans Robertson in September 2026, which indicated the fund's investment returns lagged its benchmark by 0.3% for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, partly due to cash holdings.
In July 2026, Westminster Pension Fund's funding level dropped to 126% as of March 31, 2026, attributed to revisions in Hymans Robertson's actuarial model for calculating expected asset returns. Earlier, in March 2026, Brent Pension Fund's 2025 triennial actuarial valuation by Hymans Robertson showed its funding level rose to 113% as of March 2025, leading to a projected cut in employer contribution rates.
Hymans Robertson continues to provide actuarial services to several councils. Sutton Council extended its contract with the firm for two years until September 2027, as disclosed in October 2025. Hackney Pension Board also received training on the triennial actuarial valuation from Hymans Robertson in July 2026.
Key facts
- Barnet Pension Fund's investment returns lagged their benchmark by 0.3% for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, as reported by Hymans Robertson. Source
- Barnet Pension Fund receives quarterly monitoring reports from Hymans Robertson as it enhances oversight of the London Collective Investment Vehicle. Source
- Westminster Pension Fund's funding level dropped to 126% as of March 31, 2026, due to revisions in Hymans Robertson's actuarial model. Source
- Sutton Council extended its contract with Hymans Robertson for actuarial services for two years until September 30, 2027. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.