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Merseyside Pension Fund
Merseyside Pension Fund is a pension fund headquartered in United Kingdom (Europe). Ranked #233 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- Merseyside Pension Fund was established in 1974 following the Local Government Act of 1972.
- The fund operates within the framework of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and is administered by the Wirral Council.
- In 2016, the fund expanded its investment horizons by joining GLIL Infrastructure, a partnership of local government pension funds.
Source of Capital
- The fund's capital is sourced from the pension contributions of its members.
- It serves over 140,000 members, including employees from the five Merseyside councils: Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral.
Major Events
- The fund executed a £200 million buy-in with Aviva, securing the benefits for approximately 2,500 members previously employed by Arriva Merseyside Ltd.
Allocation Strategy
- The fund has a history of being an active asset owner and has participated in the "Investing for Growth" initiative.
- Through its involvement with GLIL Infrastructure, the fund has exposure to infrastructure investments.
- No information available.
Sources
- http://mpfmembers.org.uk
- https://mpfmembers.org.uk/content/holdings-performance-data
- https://www.ipe.com/special-reports/merseyside-pension-fund-looking-after-ones-own-benefits-the-wider-economy/10126656.article
- https://www.pensionsage.com/pa/Merseyside-pension-fund-agrees-200-m-buy-in-with-aviva.php
- https://www.perenews.com/institution-profiles/merseyside-pension-fund.html