Gurpreet Grewal

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the external audit results, the draft funding strategy statement, general matters related to the pension fund, and the quarterly investment performance. The committee also heard deputations regarding ethical disinvestment, and resolved to instruct the Director of Financial Services to prepare a report with recommendations on implementing a disclosure and phased divestment programme, and to revise the Investment Strategy Statement and Responsible Investment/Stewardship Policy.

Local Pension Board Officer

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council Local Pension Board is scheduled to meet on 3 November 2025 to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, the Pension Fund Annual Report and Audit, the draft Funding Strategy Statement, governance and pooling, and risk management. The board will also discuss training on accounts and audit regulations, and receive a pensions administration update.

Joint Pensions Committee Officer

Agenda

The Joint Pensions Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Thursday, 11 September 2025, to review the Pension Fund's external audit report for 2024/25, approve the Pension Fund Accounts and Annual Report for the same period, and discuss quarterly investment performance. The committee received an unqualified audit opinion, noting a minor unadjusted difference related to asset valuation. Discussions also covered the ongoing actuarial valuation process and the revised Funding Strategy Statement.

Joint Pensions Committee

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council Joint Pensions Committee met to discuss the pension fund's audit plan, the roadmap to the 2025 valuation, general matters, and the quarterly investment performance report. The committee noted the proposed timelines for the triennial valuation and the updates on pooling, funding strategy statements, and pension dashboards. They also reviewed the investment performance and considered a potential review of active equity managers.

Local Pension Board

Agenda

The Wandsworth Council Local Pension Board met on 20 May 2025 to discuss updates from the Joint Pensions Committee, training on the valuation process, governance and pooling, pensions administration, the Chair's report for 2024/25, and risk management. The board was scheduled to review the agenda items and pass any comments or concerns to the Joint Pensions Committee’s next meeting. They were also expected to review the current risk register for the Pension Fund and agree on any changes.