Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA)
Councils are reviewing pension fund investment strategies, with Sutton's committee meeting in September 2026 and Barking and Dagenham's adjusting its asset allocation.
Sutton Council's Pension Committee met on September 29, 2026, to review the performance and administration of the council's pension fund, which includes its Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA). Discussions were scheduled to cover updates on governance, risk, and pension reforms.
Earlier, in March 2026, Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund's Pensions Committee agreed to a new Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) to reduce overall risk. This involved reducing listed equities from 53% to 48% and increasing UK Government Bonds, following an improved funding position. The new SAA also includes allocations to private equity and property.
Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) is the plan for how a pension fund's assets are distributed across different investment classes. Councils regularly review their SAA to manage risk and maintain forecast returns for their pension funds.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Pension Fund's Pensions Committee agreed a new SAA on March 26, 2026. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham SAA reduced listed equities from 53% to 48%. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham SAA increased UK Government Bonds. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham SAA includes 9% to private equity. Source
- The Barking and Dagenham SAA includes 6% to property. Source
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