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Hampshire Pension Fund
Hampshire Pension Fund is a pension fund headquartered in United Kingdom (Europe). Ranked #98 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The Hampshire Pension Fund was established in 1974 as part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- It is a signatory of the UK Stewardship Code and the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI), reflecting a long-term commitment to responsible investment practices.
Source of Capital
- The fund's capital is derived from contributions made by and on behalf of public sector employees in the county of Hampshire.
- It manages the pension assets for over 206,000 members, including employees of Hampshire County Council, district and city councils, schools, academies, and other public service organizations.
Major Events
- The fund is a member of the ACCESS (A Collaboration of Central, Eastern and Southern Shires) pool, a group of 11 LGPS funds working together to pool investments for improved efficiency and cost savings.
Allocation Strategy
- The fund allocates capital across a diversified range of asset classes including public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.
- According to its 2023/24 annual report, the fund's strategic asset allocation includes significant weightings to global equities, UK equities, and infrastructure, with smaller allocations to property and private credit.
- The fund has a stated objective of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its investment portfolio by 2050 at the latest.
Sources
- https://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-services/hampshirepensionfund
- https://hampshire.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s123119/Annex+1+draft+Annual+Report+23-24.pdf
- https://www.pensionsforpurpose.com/our-members/our-affiliates/2023/10/26/Hampshire-Pension-Fund/
- https://ditchcarbon.com/organizations/hampshire-pension-fund
- https://democracy.hants.gov.uk/documents/s123120/Annex+2+draft+Hampshire+Pension+Fund+Highlights+23-24.pdf