The Pensions Board of Hackney Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday 26 March 2026 to review the work of the Pensions Committee and receive project and work updates. The meeting agenda also included a discussion on training.

Review of Pensions Committee Papers

The Board was scheduled to review papers from several previous Pensions Committee meetings held between September 2025 and January 2026. These included reports on funding levels, administration updates, the Stewardship Code, and climate-related financial disclosures. The report highlighted that the Pension Fund's carbon footprint had reduced by 30.7% since 2023. It was also noted that the external audit for the Pension Fund was in progress.

The papers also covered the draft response to the LGPS - Scheme (Access & Protection) consultation and the 2024/25 Pension Fund Annual Report and Accounts. The Board was to be informed about the Buckinghamshire Pension Fund's application to join the London CIV asset pool. Updates on the Risk Register and Fit for the Future regulations were also scheduled for review.

Project/Work Updates

Several project and work updates were listed on the agenda. These included:

• External Audit Progress: An update on the ongoing external audit for the Pension Fund.
• Admin Project Migration Update: Information regarding the migration of the administration service.
• Data Improvement Plan: Details on plans to improve data quality.
• Risk Register: An update on the council's risk register.
• Fit for the Future Update: Information on the progress of the Fit for the Future initiative.

Training Update

A discussion item was scheduled regarding training for Board members. The agenda indicated that members would be kept informed of suitable training opportunities, with a possibility of future sessions on breaches. One-to-one sessions were also offered for those seeking clarity on regulatory or practice-related matters. The Chair was expected to report back on the Scheme Advisory Board Annual Assembly, which was scheduled for October 2025.

The meeting also included standard agenda items such as apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the minutes of the previous meeting. A resolution was proposed to exclude the public and press from the discussion of remaining items, citing the likely disclosure of exempt information.