Pensions administration
Councils are currently focusing on upgrading pension administration software and reviewing fund performance and governance.
Sutton Pension Fund, which serves Sutton and Kingston councils, is upgrading its administration software to the Heywood Altair system, a decision made by the Strategy and Resources Committee in October 2026. This move is projected to save up to £480,000 annually over a ten-year contract, replacing the Civica UPM system that has been in use since 2016.
Councils are also reviewing pension fund governance and performance. Hackney's Pensions Committee approved a new Voluntary Scheme Pays Policy in September 2026, while Harrow's Pension Fund Committee discussed the fund's administration and financial health in September 2026. Ealing's Pension Fund Panel noted the positive performance of its administrator, LPPA, in July 2026.
In July 2026, Tower Hamlets' Pensions Committee discussed divesting funds from companies involved in human rights violations, and its Pension Board reviewed pensions administration and scheme engagement, appointing David Stephen Thompson as Vice-Chair. Pensions administration involves the management and processing of pension scheme operations, including member records, payments, and regulatory compliance.
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